Hidden Hunger

The author is head of the department of biochemistry and nutrition and managing director of the Food Security Center at the University of Hohenheim, Germany. He is a member of numerous advisory and expert groups for the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition.

From the reviews:“The book resembles a text, synthesizing hundreds of studies and sources with a blizzard of lists, outlines, boxes, charts, tables, statistics, and acronyms as it moves from a definition of the problem to an analysis of the causes and finally to strategies and solutions. … this volume could be a useful reference and bibliographic resource for professionals and researchers concerned with nutrition in developing countries. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate, research, and professional collections.” (R. R. Wilk, Choice, Vol. 51 (2), October, 2013)“This book highlights the current hunger situation, causes, and strategies to combat it. … the book aims to enlighten readers about hunger and the steps being taken to increase food security. … The book is intended for any interested readers. … it aims to attract a broad audience who will feel inspired to take action to aid in eradicating hunger. … This is interesting reading. It may be most appropriate for policy makers to help them understand the tremendous impact hunger has on society.” (Amy Hess-Fischl, Doody’s Book Reviews, July, 2013)

• Hunger - a baseline study of the current situation.- Hidden hunger.- Causes of hidden hunger.- Trapped on the hunger carousel - generation after generation.- Quality comes with a price tag - the deadly triangle of economics, hunger and child development.- Ways out of the hunger crisis - making food security secure.- Strategies to combat hidden hunger.