Who or what is to be blamed for hunger? This report concentrates on four important causes for hunger, because there are many factors which can lead to hunger. It will refer to the word hunger, its causes and consequences. Therefor, four causes will be explained in detail.
Researches bring to light that poverty is the principal cause of hunger. Furthermore, a study about world population trends describes the dramatic growth of the world population, which is another cause of global hunger. Another survey mentions the problem of food waste primarily in rich countries. Last but not least the increasing demand for meat is another problem.
Finally the last sections of the paper include a discussion about a set of solution attempts to combat global hunger, followed by a recommendation what individuals should do in future in terms of the global hunger problem.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Background
- 1.2 Goal
- 1.3 Scope
- 2. What is hunger?
- 2.1 Health risks
- 3. Four different causes of hunger?
- 3.1 Poverty as main problem
- 3.2 World Population Growth
- 3.3 Food Waste
- 3.4 The more we eat meat, the fewer people we can feed
- 4. Discussion
- 5. Recommendation
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this report is to clarify the principal causes of global hunger and to suggest possible approaches to combat it. The report aims to educate and raise awareness about the global hunger crisis.
- The multifaceted causes of global hunger
- The devastating health consequences of hunger and malnutrition
- The role of poverty in perpetuating hunger
- The impact of unsustainable food production and consumption patterns
- Potential strategies for addressing global hunger
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This chapter sets the stage by establishing the prevalence of global hunger, citing statistics from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. It highlights the discrepancy between food production capacity and the reality of widespread hunger, emphasizing the need to understand the underlying causes. The chapter defines the report's goal: to inform and educate, raising awareness of the issue and exploring potential solutions. The scope is limited to four key contributing factors to global hunger.
2. What is hunger?: This chapter defines hunger from both qualitative (a feeling of discomfort due to lack of food) and quantitative (insufficient daily energy supply) perspectives. It then delves into the health risks associated with hunger, differentiating between protein-energy malnutrition (affecting calorie and protein intake, with manifestations like wasting and kwashiorkor) and micronutrient deficiencies ("hidden hunger"), which often go unnoticed but have significant long-term health and socioeconomic consequences. The chapter highlights the alarming number of people affected by both forms of malnutrition.
3. Four different causes of hunger?: This chapter explores four key factors contributing to global hunger. It identifies poverty as a primary cause, highlighting the inability of many to afford sufficient food. The chapter also examines rapid world population growth as a factor that increases the demand for food resources. Food waste in developed nations is identified as a significant issue, and the chapter concludes by discussing the inefficiency of meat production, which demands substantial grain resources that could directly feed humans. Each of these points is supported by cited sources from reputable organizations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Global hunger, malnutrition, poverty, world population growth, food waste, meat consumption, health risks, hidden hunger, sustainable food systems, solutions to hunger.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comprehensive Language Preview on Global Hunger
What is the main objective of this report?
The primary objective is to clarify the main causes of global hunger and propose potential solutions. It aims to educate and raise awareness about the global hunger crisis.
What are the key themes explored in this report?
The report explores the multifaceted causes of global hunger, the devastating health consequences of hunger and malnutrition, the role of poverty, the impact of unsustainable food production and consumption, and potential strategies for addressing global hunger.
What are the four main causes of hunger discussed in the report?
The report identifies poverty, rapid world population growth, food waste in developed nations, and the inefficiency of meat production (requiring significant grain resources that could directly feed humans) as four key contributing factors.
How does the report define hunger?
Hunger is defined from both qualitative (a feeling of discomfort due to lack of food) and quantitative (insufficient daily energy supply) perspectives.
What are the health risks associated with hunger, as described in the report?
The report differentiates between protein-energy malnutrition (affecting calorie and protein intake, leading to conditions like wasting and kwashiorkor) and micronutrient deficiencies ("hidden hunger"), which have significant long-term health and socioeconomic consequences.
What is the role of poverty in global hunger, according to the report?
Poverty is identified as a primary cause of hunger, highlighting the inability of many to afford sufficient food.
What is the impact of unsustainable food production and consumption patterns, as discussed in the report?
The report highlights food waste in developed nations and the inefficiency of meat production as significant contributors to global hunger.
What types of solutions or strategies are suggested to address global hunger?
While specific strategies aren't detailed, the report's overall aim is to raise awareness and explore potential solutions to combat global hunger. The discussion and recommendation chapters would presumably delve into this further.
What is the scope of this report?
The scope is limited to four key contributing factors to global hunger.
What keywords are associated with this report?
Global hunger, malnutrition, poverty, world population growth, food waste, meat consumption, health risks, hidden hunger, sustainable food systems, solutions to hunger.
What does the introduction chapter cover?
The introduction establishes the prevalence of global hunger using statistics, highlights the discrepancy between food production and hunger, defines the report's goal (to inform and educate), and outlines its scope.
What does the chapter on "What is hunger?" cover?
This chapter defines hunger qualitatively and quantitatively and explores the health risks associated with hunger, differentiating between protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.
What does the chapter on the four causes of hunger cover?
This chapter details poverty, world population growth, food waste, and inefficient meat production as key contributing factors to global hunger, supporting each point with cited sources.
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- David Knobelspies (Author), 2015, Global Hunger. Who or what is to be blamed for it?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1163500
