Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Overnourished children have reduced muscle mass, stunted growth, wasting, and impaired cognitive development and academic performance.

2. Free food and meals and assistance programs have helped the poor to overcome poverty and food insecurity permanently.

3. The introduction of genetically modified high-yield crops, organic farming, safe water and sanitation practices have eliminated undernutrition.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE

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