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Malnutrition of Children

A new World Bank report warns that children who do not get enough good food in the first two years of life suffer lasting damage. They may be underdeveloped or underweight. They may suffer from poor health or limited intelligence. In addition, poorly nourished children are more likely to drop out of school and earn less money as adults.

The report notes that too little food is not the only cause of poor nutrition. Many who live in homes with plenty of food suffer for other reasons. For example, study says that mothers often fail to give their newly born babies their fist breast milk. This milk-like substance is called colostrum (初乳). It is full of nutrients that improve a baby's ability to fight infections and disease.

The study also links malnutrition to economic growth in poor countries. A lack of nutrition in early childhood can cost developing nations up to three percent of their yearly earnings. Many of these same countries have economies that are growing at a rate of two to three percent yearly. The study suggests that poor countries could possibly double their economic growth if they improved nutrition.

Africa and South Asia are affected the most by poor nutrition. The study says about half of all children in India do not get enough good food. The World Bank studyalso notes that rates of malnutrition in South Asia are almost double those in central and southern Africa. Other parts of the world are also severely affected, including Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Guatemala and Peru.

The study recommends that developing countries change their policies to deal with malnutrition. Instead of directly providing food, the study suggests educational programs in health and nutrition for mothers with young babies. It also recommends cleaner living conditions and improvements in health care.

World Bank nutrition specialist Meera Shekar said the period of life between pregnancy and two years is extremely important. Governments with limited resources should take direct action to improve nutrition for children during this period.

36.Which of the following is NOT the likely result from malnutrition of children?

A.Lower IQ.

B.Inefficiency to fight diseases.

C.Small size in figure.

D.Earlier death than the normal ones.

正确答案:D

37.Why are the children who get sufficient food likely to suffer malnutrition?

A.Because there is something wrong with their digestive system.

B.Because they can not have the delicious food.

C.Because they are lacking in some kinds of necessary nutrients.

D.Because they eat too much rubbish food every day

正确答案:C

38.What will happen to the yearly economic growth rate if a country succeeded in providing enough food for children?

A.It will rise a great deal.

B.It will drop a little.

C.It will become 2 percent higher than before.

D.It will become stable in the future.

正确答案:A

39.Which of the following parts is the most severely affected by malnutrition?

A.South Asia.

B.South Africa.

C.Developing countries.

D.All of the above.

正确答案:A

40.What is the best solution for the poor countries to fight malnutrition according to Meera Shekar?

A.To reduce the population during a special period.

B.To do something directly for children between pregnancy and two years.

C.To improve living conditions.

D.To offer educational programs in health and nutrition for mothers

正确答案:B

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