P652 CEEFAX 2 652 Thu 25 Dec 22:47/54 MALNUTRJTJON CRISIS DEMANDS ACTJO 1/3 Malnutrition is implicated in more than half of all child deaths worldwide, according to Unicef's annual report. But three-quarters of the children who die betray few or no outward signs and this largely invisible crisis violates children's rights in profound ways. One out of three children are affected, so malnutrition lowers the productivity and abilities of entire societies, holding back their djvjlopmjnt. Food, health and care for children and mothjts are needed for good nutrition. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjt 400 Next Page WMidsTV News Head Main menuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Thu 25 Dec 22:47/47 MALNUTRJTJON CRISIS DEMANDS ACTIO 2/3 Malnutrition is mainly dui to disjasj and inadequate dietary intake, says Unicef in its 1998 report on children. But discrimination against women is also responsible, denying them food and educational opportunities to better thjmsjlvjs and their children. Unicef says recent breakthroughs in nutritional science could have massive benefits for the djvjlopmjnt of children and prevent killer disjasjs. Better nutrition in childhood can reduce major ailments later in life. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjr 400 Next Page WMidsTV News Head Main menuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Thu 25 Dec 22:47/42 MALNUTRJTJON CRISIS DEMANDS ACTJO 3/3 Unicef points to the power of Vitamin A in reducing deaths from diarrhoea, measles and pregnancy-related deaths. Many othjt simple measures are already saving and improving lives with 60% of all edible salt in the world now iodisjd reducing mental retardation. But Unicef says much more needs to bj done and calls on govjrnmjnt sin poor and rich countries to show leadership and commitment to tackle malnutrition. The price of inaction is too high, says Unicef's State of the Children report. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Next Page WMidsTV News Head Main menu