Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1: HOW SERIOUS IS THE PROBLEM OF MALNUTRITION? -- Global Malnutrition Is a Severe Problem -- The Problem of Global Malnutrition Is Exaggerated -- Malnutrition Is a Problem in the United States -- Malnutriiton Is Not a Severe Problem in the United States -- Obesity and Malnutrition Are Related and Both Are Severe Problems -- Undernutrition Is a More Serious Problem than Obesity -- Chapter 2: WHAT ARE THE ROOT CAUSES OF MALNUTRITION? -- Conflict and Food Politicization Can Cause Malnutrition -- Gender Inequality Contributes to the Problem of Malnutrition -- Aging Causes Malnutrition -- Dirty Water and Poor Sanitation Are Root Causes of Malnutrition -- Biofuels Contribute to the Problem of Malnutrition -- Biofuels Are Not Causing Malnutrition -- Global Warming Is Causing Malnutrition -- Global Warming Is Not Causing Malnutrition -- Chapter 3: WHO SHOULD HELP ALLEVIATE MALNUTRITION? -- Government Has an Important Role in the Eradication of Malnutrition -- Government Should Not Be Responsible for Alleviating Malnutrition -- International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) Should Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Should Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Global Partnerships Can Contribute to the Fight Against Malnutrition -- Chapter 4: What Policies Will Alleviate Malnutrition? -- Nutrition Intervention Will Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Empowering Women Will Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Implementing Effective Agricultural Trade Policies Will Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Increasing Local Food Productin will Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Biotechnology Will Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Global Parnerships Can Contribute to the Fight Against Malnutrition -- Chapter 4: What Policies Will Alleviate Malnutrition? -- Empowering Women Will Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Implementing Effective Agricultural Trade Policies Will Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Increasing Local Food Production Will Help Alleviate Malnutrition --

Biotechnology Will Help Alleviate Malnutrition -- Biotechnology Is Not the Solution to the Problem of Malnutrition.