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Brazil cut stunting 80% compared to mid-70s; Brazil stunting prevalence now less than one-third of w

Brazil cut stunting 80% compared to mid-70s; Brazil stunting prevalence now less than one-third of w

Current statistics of nourishment, obesity, anemia, and top deadly diseases

Current statistics of nourishment, obesity, anemia, and top deadly diseases

One of every two preschool-aged child and pregnant woman is iron-deficient

One of every two preschool-aged child and pregnant woman is iron-deficient

Net per capita food supply increased by 31% from 1961 to 2011

Net per capita food supply increased by 31% from 1961 to 2011

41 of 41 studies with industry affiliation favor GMOs; 12 of 53 studies with no affiliation do not

41 of 41 studies with industry affiliation favor GMOs; 12 of 53 studies with no affiliation do not

Half the world is hungry, malnourished or overweight

Half the world is hungry, malnourished or overweight

Statistics from State of Food Insecurity in the World 2012 FAO

Statistics from State of Food Insecurity in the World 2012 FAO

Agroecology is spreading Andhra Pradesh 2010

Agroecology is spreading Andhra Pradesh 2010

German foodsharing program has saved more than 1,500,000 kg of food since 2012

German foodsharing program has saved more than 1,500,000 kg of food since 2012

Over 100,000 tons of mangoes go bad in western Africa each year due to poor storage techniques

Over 100,000 tons of mangoes go bad in western Africa each year due to poor storage techniques

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