UN: Hunger Affects Record 1B

Food program directors warn that hunger crisis threatens world peace

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 20, 2009 8:17 AM CDT

(Newser) – United Nations food officials warn that a record 1 billion people worldwide aren't getting enough to eat, the BBC reports. The UN said the number of people affected by hunger—defined as getting less than 1,800 calories daily—has jumped by 100 million people... Read full story »

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