date:Nov 30, 2014
er five each year. This accounts for approximately 45 per cent of all child deaths while millions more children are permanently disabled by the physical and mental effects of undernutrition. It is estimated that undernutrition can reduce the economic potential of countries by approximately 8 per cent due to direct productivity losses, poorer cognition, and reduced schooling.
The Micronutrient Initiative
The Micronutrient Initiative is an Ottawa-based, international not-for-profit organization