Global Food Equity

Description

From the complexities of availability and distribution to the most basic, glaring reasons why some people have more to eat than others, this program explores very difficult issues involving food and hunger around the world. It addresses several factors that contribute to global food imbalances and shows how both individuals and organizations can help alleviate this human problem. Viewers will hear from leading health experts at Oxfam and the International Red Cross as they discuss why food inequity occurs and what's being done to address the growing crisis. Including rarely-discussed facts on agricultural production, obesity, and malnutrition, this is an ideal resource for studies in global health, economics, and geography.

Runtime

20 min

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Date of Publication

[2012], c2012

Database

Films on Demand

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