Hunger is not discriminatory, and it’s everywhere. That’s the message of a new study that shows children are struggling with hunger in every county and congressional district in America…
The implications are huge. “Hunger can fundamentally alter the trajectory of a child’s life,” says Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America. “Research shows that children who experience hunger face significant stress and challenges that can have a lasting effect on their physical, cognitive and behavioral development.”
“Children who come to school hungry are ill-prepared to learn and often have trouble focusing on their lessons. Raising healthy, well-educated children is vital to the prosperity of our nation,” says Escarra… (more)
EDITOR: There is a secondary problem. Perhaps the majority of families cannot afford to provide a healthy variety of foods but rather must consume starchy foods that sate the appetite. This is a mighty contribution to the vast obesity problem which is almost certain to reduce the life span of the current young generation.
