Comments on: Starvation and Hunger, Humankind’s Constant Companions: A Pre-Thanksgiving Meditation

By: Cynthia Bertelsen

Cynthia Bertelsen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:33 +0000

Thank you for writing, but these questions are ones that you need to research and find out the answers for yourself. Good luck!

By: Marilyssa

Marilyssa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:27:22 +0000

Hello! My name is Marilyssa and Im working on a project for school and my subject is World Hunger In Africa and I have a few questions. Please reply. Thank you!

What are the causes of starvation?
Does money make it a problem? How much?
What are the problems that occur because of this?
What are some solutions?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of each solution?
Could some of the solutions lead to new problems? How?

By: Bellini Valli

Bellini Valli — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:22:24 +0000

We have created a cookbook which features 139 recipes from food bloggers around the world to raise funds for the School Meals Programme so that kids can attend school and in some of the poorest countries take home food for their families. Children are our future.

By: The Feat of Feasting « Gherkins & Tomatoes

The Feat of Feasting « Gherkins & Tomatoes — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:52:57 +0000

[...] “Feasting,” for all practical purposes, appears to be the antonym of “hunger.” [...]

By: Hunger, a Weapon of War « Gherkins & Tomatoes

Hunger, a Weapon of War « Gherkins & Tomatoes — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:03:45 +0000

[...] first symptom, confirmed by the post-WW II studies done by Ancel Keys on human starvation at the University of Minnesota, is lethargy and a consequent decrease in work productivity. The [...]