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.

• 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.

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)