Feeding frenzy

Article Abstract:

It is becoming increasingly widely accepted that micronutrients such as iron, iodine and vitamin A play a key role in keeping people healthy. Many people suffering from malnutrition lack micronutrients, and this can place them in serious danger. Indeed, the World Bank estimates that micronutrient deficiencies cause 20,000 deaths a year for every 50 million people in South Asia. It would be relatively easy to tackle micronutrient deficiencies through inexpensive initiatives such as fortifying bread, sugar, water and rice with micronutrients.

Health aspects, Prevention, Trace elements in nutrition, Micronutrients

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Feeding the five billion

Article Abstract:

Agricultural technology is helping to boost productivity in developing countries and feed fast growing populations. Many people believe genetically modified crops will play a key role in feeding the developing world, but there are concerns over the safety of such crops.

Usage, Innovations, International aspects, Developing countries, Technology, Genetically modified plants, Agricultural productivity, Food supply

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Feeding the world

Article Abstract:

Starvation and malnutrition are caused by poverty and not by a depletion of food resources. Poor countries lack the means to increase output to keep up with a growing population, and so solutions must be sought for raising output and producing more food.

Editorial, Management, Economic aspects, Starvation, Nutrition policy

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