adequately nourished for their optimal heath and that of their families.” The document stated the necessity of breastfeeding for the sake of global infant nutrition and health. UNICEF, with other global organizations, has continued to promoted breastfeeding and optimal infant feeding strategies ensuring mother’s “right to breastfeed,” promoting infant health globally. The
Where there are those who can spend frivolously on life’s luxuries, there are those on the other end of the spectrum who cannot afford basic human needs. Peter Singer introduces this concept in terms of absolute affluence and absolute poverty. In his essay ‘Rich and Poor,’ Singer makes the argument that we have an obligation to assist those who are hungry. The use of the word “obligation” in his argument makes it seem like Singer is coming from a deontological standpoint. There is implication that we
It is really hard to imagine people dying from extreme hunger and poverty in 21st century Korea, or any other developed countries. However, in this “world of plenty,” number of people dying or suffering from hunger and malnutrition diseases is actually staggering. According to World Bank estimates, over 1 billion people in the world, meaning that over one quarter of the world’s population, is living in “extreme poverty.” Extreme poverty means “poverty that kills.” Today, 20,000 people will starve
I do not agree with the claim “What we eat is just a personal choice” stated by my friend. In this essay, I will focus on the aspect of eating animal meats in our everyday life to demonstrate what eat or consume is not as simple as we think. Besides, supporting fair trade foods and reducing food wastage in the food buying and consumption process will also be discussed. Indeed, there are social and psychological factors affecting our personal choices and what we choose to eat will have subtle and