Nutrition

A L E X I S Z A V I T S K Y , B S P S - 4 B R I C E W U T H R I C H , B S P S - 4 , M E G T H A R P , B S P S - 4 S P R I N G 2 0 2 1

GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUE: NUTRITION

Overview:

This monograph will explain the concept of nutrition divided among three important categories:

1. Access to nutrition 2. The relationship between nutrition and chronic disease 3. Micronutrients and their importance in diet

Food Insecurity and Lack of Access

Nutrition Related Chronic Disease

Micronutrient Deficiencies

This topic will discuss how food insecurity affects both developing and developed countries. It will explore who is mostly affected by food insecurity, the effects of food insecurity on people and households, and lastly, current efforts being made to combat food insecurity as well as possible future solutions.

This topic will discuss the impact of nutrition related chronic disease. More specifically, statistics on the global impact of chronic disease stemming from diet will be presented, as well as global efforts to combat the issue.

This topic will focus on explaining the prevalence and effects of dietary deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals (collectively referred to as "micronutrients"). Populations and areas of the world which are most affected by this issue as well as methods and effectiveness of deficiency reduction efforts will be examined.