Food Security and Child Malnutrition

<p>Food security and child malnutrition are at the forefront of our attention both nationally and internationally. The chapters contained in this compendium include a range of methodologies—literature review cross-sectional study longitudinal study case-control and even a focus group!—all of which examine this urgent issue revealing new perspectives and facets of information. The international roster of contributors present a nuanced look at food security and child malnutrition with research into food security measures in many nations around the world. </p><p></p><p>The book is broken into several parts covering</p><p></p><ul> <br><br><li>defining food security</li> <br><br><li>food security nutrition and growth and development</li> <br><br><li>food security and mental and physical health</li> <br><br><li>food security and child obesity</li> <br><br><li>conclusion with an information study from The Children's Healthwatch on household hardships public programs and their associations with the health and development of very young children</li> <br><br> </ul><p></p><p>The range of topics and information presented here will be valuable for those involved with food security advocacy policymakers researchers social service professionals working children and families and others.</p>