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Chapter 15 Web Exercises

The ADA and World Hunger
What is the American Dietetic Association's position on world hunger? What roles do racism and ethnocentrism play in many parts of the world? What have been the benefits and pitfalls of new agricultural technology? What are the key points on the road to a hunger-free world?

Visit the The American Dietetic Association web site
U.S. Food Insecurity
What's the magnitude of food insecurity in the United States? How many people are homeless? How do researchers estimate the size of the homeless population? What are the effects of hunger and food insecurity? What is the history of the nutrition safety net in the United States?

Visit the The American Dietetic Association web site
Hunger
How prevalent is hunger in the U.S.? Visit this website to get some statistics and understand more about food insecurity here at home.

Visit the Food Research and Action Center web site
UNICEF
What’s the history of UNICEF and what is its mandate? How does it protect children’s rights? How can you help UNICEF's efforts?

Visit the United Nations Children Fund web site

Explore this site. Choose diet, consumption, and health under key topics. What does this site teach you about hunger and nutrition in the U.S.?

Visit the USDA Economic Research Service web site

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