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They aren't wealthy enough to afford more food.
Their region may not support the cultivation of crops.
Or, the food they eat may not provide enough basic nutrients. So even if food is plentiful, they may still be malnourished.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is either because there isn't enough food where they live, the person isn't making an effort to get food, or the person is deliberately not getting enough to eat and is covering it up with lies about how much food is available.
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∙ 12y agoFood production is increasing at a slightly higher rate than the population is increasing. This makes us wonder: why so so many people not have enough food?
Famines and disasters occur and unexpected weather can also cause many to die, especially in countries that don't have large amounts of stored food or resources. Revolutions and wars cause food insecurity. Often in countries where there is an unstable government are there lack of adequate food supplies.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they are POOR!!
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Were there food shortages during World War 2?
Yes in some countries
How do you use shortages in a sentence?
During a famine there are shortages of food. The storm damage had led to shortages of electricity in some areas of the country.
What is causing world hunger?
There are many causes for world hunger. Some common reasons are famine, poverty, and food shortages.
Relate the human population to chronic hunger and insecurity?
Food insecurity is the condition in which people live with chronic hunger and malnutrition. The countries with the greatest food shortages have some of the highest TFRs.
What problems have restrictive IMF policies caused in some countries?
Recommended restrictive fiscal policies have been seen as causing troublesome conditions, such as food shortages and citizen unrest.
What do African wild dogs eat at the zoo?
In several parts, yes. Some countries like Benin and Nigeria have tribes that eat dogs. They are eaten for various reasons such as food shortages and/or ceremonial practises. African Americans do not eat dogs, though.
What are some of the new causes for food shortages in the world?
* global warming * bio-fuel
What were some of the immediate effects following the war?
There are several immediate effects countries first begin to feel following a war. For example, many will face hardships in the form of job loss and food shortages.
Why Mcdonald's successful in many countries around the world?
The McDonalds franchise is so successful in so many different countries because of a number of reasons. Some of those reasons include price, convenience and taste of the food.
What two reasons explained why there was a labor shortage during war time?
There was some shortages in the south, and in texas women didnt pay taxes.
What was Christopher obstacles?
Some of the many obstacles that Christopher Columbus faced included fear, sickness, and shortages of food.
Is the human population usually affected by density dependent limiting factors?
Usually, yes. Although some don't hit civilized countries quite as hard, like food shortages, which have been overcome by mass farming methods.
