In Africa there are approximately 276 million individuals who suffer from lack of nutrition. Furthermore, in Africa 399 million individuals live on one dollar a day. Developing countries bear 90% of the disease burden, but benefit from only 10% of healthcare resources (Kinabo, 2001), even though the majority of the population is located in these countries. Approximately “43% of children in developing countries experience stunted growth due to malnutrition, and 36% of children are underweight” (Bone and Francia, 2003). There are many organizations trying to improve the general nutrition deficiency in Africa. Despite the large number of organizations, little change has occurred in the affected population. Some shortages have even seen an increase. Malnutrition is increasing “due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the changing global environment in socio, political and economic relations” (Kinabo, 2001, p. 114). Therefore, it is necessary to emphasize good nutrition because it is directly linked to the economic issues of the country. Furthermore, the ability to increase government budgets to address health, education and nutrition through education is a great tool to help the population understand the importance of nutrition in their daily lives. The great lack of sufficient nutrition in Africa is scandalous. Malnutrition “exists and persists in various forms in all countries of Africa” (Kinabo, 2001, p. 103). There is a different problem within different countries which is directly linked to the development of the country. For example, “the type of malnutrition that exists in the Seychelles and Mauritius is that of obesity and associated diseases” (Kinabo, 2001, p. 103). The most common nutritional problems... half the paper... these deficiencies. Although the main step to be taken is to retire particularly skilled individuals for the benefit of another country, which would reduce the “brain drain” and allow individuals to contribute to the development of their own country in Africa.Works CitedBone, P. and France, K. (2003). International harmonization of food and nutrition regulation: the good and the bad. Journal of Public Policy and Marketing 22(1): 102-110. Extracted from JSTOR database. World Hunger and Poverty Facts and Statistics (WHPFS). (2011). Notes on hunger. Retrieved from http://www.worldhunger.org/articles/Learn/world%20hunger%20facts%202002.htm#What_are_the_causes_of_hungerKinabo, J. (2001). Nutrition in Africa in a global economy: prospects, challenges and opportunities. African Studies Monographs, 22(3): 103-122. Retrieved from ProQuest database.