According to the Action Against Hunger Organization, one of the underlying causes of malnutrition is poverty. We at Hands 4 Zero Poverty (H4ZP) not only agree with their statement, but also believe that malnutrition promotes poverty. You may ask why? In anticipation of your question, we asked medical professionals to provide their scientific opinion. Below are some of the answers we received.
Malnutrition leads to:
Improper growth.
Reduction in muscle mass and strength.
Reduction in intellectual development.
A low immune system.
Delayed sexual development.
Depression, introversion, self-neglect and deterioration in social interactions.
Deficiency of fluids and electrolytes, causing your kidneys to overwork.
The list goes on and on. We think we can all agree malnutrition leads to significant impairment. If you are impaired, how can you have the strength to work and provide the basic needs to your family? At H4ZP our goal with food distributions is to provide these people support, a hope, an encouragement for them to get back on their feet.
If you would like to support or volunteer at a food distribution, contact us at info@h4zp.org.
VIDEO SUMMARY OF THE DISTRIBUTION
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Prior to the Distribution, Planning Phase:
