In many less developed countries (LDCs), food insecurity rises from failed agricultural harvest due to pests, soil infertility, drought, etc. Additionally, the conflict and corruption and political instability in some countries contributes to a lack of resources put towards feeding the populations, which also tend to be growing rapidly – too fast for food production to keep up (11).
Locally, there are issues of low income or socio-economic status that are major hindrances to access to proper food and nutrition. For children, the physical and mental health of their caregivers, as well as stable housing and secure child-care arrangements (12).
Food insecurity is also a vicious cycle, because food insecurity and chronic illnesses creates stress that compounds the challenge of time and money needed to maintain health through proper nutrition (13).
