Which of the Following Is True of Hunger and Undernourishment

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of hunger and undernourishment?

• A)Undernourished includes about 5% of the population of developing states.
• B)Rapid economic growth often comes with increased access to adequate food supplies.
• C)Hunger has decreased rapidly in sub-Saharan Africa.
• D)Many of those who lack sufficient food have the economic resources to acquire it.

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