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Hidden hunger: A global problem with local solutions by Ulimwengu, John M., Domgho, Léa Magne, Collins, Julia, Badiane, Ousmane

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Addressing a neglected problem: Community-based management of acute malnutrition by Hodge, Judith, White, Jessica

“…Despite the size of the problem, until the early 2000s SAM appeared to be a so-called neglected disease: little support went to large-scale treatment programs targeted toward children with SAM. …”
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How nutrition improves: Half a century of understanding and responding to the problem of malnutrition by Gillespie, Stuart, Harris, Jody

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Biotechnology for developing-country agriculture: problems and opportunities by Persley, Gabrielle Josephine

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Poor dietary quality is Nigeria’s key nutrition problem by Ecker, Olivier, Comstock, Andrew R., Babatunde, Raphael O., Andam, Kwaw S.

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COVID-19 will mostly spare young children; the economic crisis will not by Ruel, Marie T., Headey, Derek D.

“…In a pair of commentaries published in The Lancet in August 2020, we and our colleagues in the Standing Together for Nutrition Consortium (STfN) and the leaders of four UN agencies called for immediate action to address the escalating problems of child malnutrition and excess mortality triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic (Fore et al. 2020; Headey et al. 2020). …”
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Various forms of double burden of malnutrition problems exist in rural Kenya by Fongar, A., Gödecke, T., Qaim, M.

“…The objective of this study is to analyse DB problems in rural Kenya, using and comparing different DB definitions and measurement approaches. …”
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Physical growth and nutritional status of Tsimane's Amerindian children of lowland Bolivia by Foster, Z., Byron, Elizabeth, Reyes-Garcia, Victoria, Huanca, Thomas, Vadez, Vincent, Apaza, Lilian, Perez Eddy, Tanner, S., Gutierrez, Y., Sandstrom, B., Yakhedts, A., Osborn, C., Godoy, Ricardo, Leonard, William. R.

“…Compared with US children, Tsimane' children are quite short, with linear growth tracking at or below the US 5th centile in both sexes. …”
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Drivers of millet consumption among school aged children in central Tanzania by Chande, M., Muhimbula, H., Mremi, R., Muzanila, Y.C., Kumwenda, N., Msuya, J., Msere, H., Bekunda, Mateete A., Okori, Patrick, Gichohi-Wainaina, Wanjiku N.

“…Background: Iron and zinc deficiency are common public health problems in low-income countries largely due to poor consumption of iron and zinc rich foods. …”
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Whole grain and cereal fiber intake among children at high risk for obesity by Andersson, Karolina

“…Obesity is a growing problem worldwide. Today, obesity is a more common cause of death than underweight and the prevalence increases. …”
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Potential nutrient contribution of community-based insects in children’s food in northern Ghana by Kubuga, C.K., Baako, M., Low, Jan W.

“…Background Micronutrient deficiencies are a major problem among children in northern Ghana. Available local foods and existing plant-based dietary patterns among children are insufficient to meet children's nutrients requirements. …”
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A Randomized Feeding Trial of Iron-Biofortified Beans in School Children in Mexico by Finkelstein, Julia L., Mehta, Saurabh, Villalpando, Salvador, Mundo-Rosas, Veronica, Luna, Sarah V., Rahn, Maike, Shamah-Levy, Teresa, Beebe, Stephen E., Haas, Jere D.

“…Iron deficiency is a major public health problem worldwide, with the highest burden among children. …”
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Overcoming water scarcity and quality constraints: Emergine Water Quality Problems in Developing Countries by van der Hoeck, Wim

“…The most important water-associated health problem is diarrehea, accounting for 3 to 5 million deaths per year, especially among children.…”
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Herders' perceptions, practice, and problems of night grazing in the Sahel: Case studies from Niger by Ayantunde, Augustine A., Williams, Timothy O., Udo, H.M.J., Fernández Rivera, S., Hiernaux, Pierre H.Y., Keulen, H. van

“…A survey was conducted from February to June of 1997 among livestock herders in two villages of Niger, Kodey and Toukounous, on their perceptions, practice, and problems of night grazing. Cattle and sheep were the species that were taken out for night grazing by the herders. …”
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Vitamin A deficiency is prevalent in children less than 5 years of age in Nigeria by Maziya-Dixon, B.B., Akinyele, I.O., Sanusi, R.A., Oguntona, T.E., Nokoe, S.K., Harris, E.W.

“…In conclusion, VAD is a severe public health problem in Nigeria. Although the proportion of children with low serum vitamin A levels varies agroecologically and across sectors, it is an important public health problem in all zones and sectors.…”
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Mainstreaming the needs of migrant children and sending communities into the rural schools development agenda in Kyrgyzstan by Murzakulova, A., Abdoubaetova, A.

“…The multidimensional impacts of labor mobility are therefore closely intertwined and reflected in problems felt within the school system (lack of teachers and poor academic performance of migrant children). …”
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Using structural equation modelling to understand the contributors to anemia among young Burkinabe children by Bliznashka, Lilia, Arsenault, Joanne E., Becquey, Elodie, Ruel, Marie T., Olney, Deanna K.

“…Anaemia is a persistent problem among young Burkinabe children, yet population-specific information on its determinants is scant. …”
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Chapter 5: Addressing a neglected problem: Community-based management of acute malnutrition [Nourishing Millions] by Hodge, Judith, White, Jessica

“…Despite the size of the problem, until the early 2000s SAM appeared to be a so-called neglected disease: little support went to large-scale treatment programs targeted toward children with SAM. …”
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Improving Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management in Sub-Saharan Africa : Securing the Future for Africa's Children. by Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa

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Social exclusion and labour market outcomes: evidence from eastern Europe and central Asia by Bangwayo-Skeete, P.F., Zikhali, Precious

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