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Still, investments designed to fight “hidden hunger” or micronutrient deficiencies have consistently ranked near the top of our priority lists.
And more than two billion people suffer from “hidden hunger” – one or more micronutrient deficiencies.
Solving micronutrient deficiencies was one of 19 specific targets identified by a panel of Nobel laureate economists who studied the SDG targets for the Copenhagen Consensus, the think tank I direct, and identified the most cost-effective ways to help people, protect the planet, and boost prosperity.
Iron deficiency, one of the most significant micronutrient problems, causes anemia, which makes people weaker and less productive.
For example, vitamin A drops – which provide infants with an essential micronutrient for vision and healthy growth – are now delivered twice yearly in conjunction with polio vaccines.
With coordinated and concerted policy action – underpinned by strong political commitment – we can make great strides toward eliminating malnutrition in all its forms, including hunger, micronutrient deficiencies (or “hidden hunger”), and the diet-related non-communicable diseases associated with obesity.
More research is also needed to improve the nutritional quality of staple foods by fortifying them with iron, vitamin A, and zinc to help solve widespread micronutrient deficiencies.
Many millions more suffer from “silent hunger” – malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.
But employers – especially those that provide lunch to workers – have the power to boost micronutrient consumption significantly among their labor forces, thereby reducing the incidence of anemia.
Another two billion or so suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, such as a lack of vitamins or proteins.
One community was provided with continuous access to a micronutrient and protein supplement called atole.
Another community nearby had the same program, except that the micronutrient supplement was provided without protein.
That is a difference found in war zones and other environments where babies suffer both micronutrient deficiencies and psychosocial stress.