Swaziland Food shortages

Question 1

Marasmus

Answer 1

A deficiency in all macronutrients
- Extreme weight loss
- Stunted growth
- Dry skin

Question 2

Beriberi

Answer 2

A deficiency of vitamin b1
- Swelling
- Enlarged Heart
- Muscle weakness

Question 3

Pellagra

Answer 3

A deficiency of vitamin b3
- Dementia
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue and weakness

Question 4

Kwashiorkor

Answer 4

Protein deficiency
- Edema (Swelling)
- Swollen abdomen
- Muscle wasting

Question 5

Causes of food shortages in Swaziland

Answer 5

Poverty
Monoculture in agriculture
Drought and desertification

Question 6

What is the extent of the food shortage problem in Swaziland

Answer 6

25-30% of population insecure
Reoccurring droughts
70% on subsistence farming

Question 7

Impacts from food shortages in Swaziland

Answer 7

Malnutrition among kids
Reduced productivity
Degradation of resources

Question 8

What is the issue with food aid

Answer 8

Dependency on assistance weakens local resilience
Disrupts local markets