According to the Copenhagen Consensus, sponsored by The World Bank, spending just 1.2 billion a year on dietary supplements and education about the food needs of babies, the world could take a big step towards ending world hunger. In addition, $15 billion could be saved in lower health bills and longer, more productive lives.
For example, adding micronutrients to flour such as iron and folic acid, providing vitamin A capsules to help children's eyesights and immune systems are a few of the steps needed to be taken.
Friday, April 04, 2008
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