Malnutrition
Malnutrition is noted as one of the most crucial threats to global public health. Nearly 25,000 children under the age of five die every day due to complications resulting from malnutrition. The lack of adequate food sources or the consumption of foods with little nutritional value directly links this condition as a result of poverty.
The Protein Link
The lack of protein consumption plays a major role in half of all deaths of children under the age of 5 each year in developing countries. Protein deficiency contributes to the development of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), which results in irreversible brain damage; blindness; increased risk of infection; and death.
Eggs serve as the perfect solution to aid in the recovery of malnutrition in children. They are an affordable source of high-quality protein including all nine essential amino acids and healthy unsaturated fats. One egg contains 13 essential vitamins and minerals needed to promote the proper development of children ages five and under.
For only $5 a month you can provide enough protein to prevent a child from suffering from the potentially fatal affects of malnutrition.
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