The NCSA, built on the pillars of education, mentoring, fellowship and recognition, is made up of individuals across all disciplines who proudly represent the confectionery category. The Association is proud to administer the Candy Hall of Fame, which honors people who have dedicated their careers to giving back to the confectionery industry.
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Hungry Planet: Yes, Peter Menzel’s book, Hungry Planet, has beautiful photos, but his unique set of photos is really provocative. Menzel traveled around the globe and asked average families to display all the foods they had consumed in a week. Interestingly, but perhaps not so surprisingly, the poorer the country, the fewer processed foods they consumed. The American families’ displays are mostly soda pop, chips, pizza, and other processed foods, with a smattering of fruits and vegetables.
This is your one-stop source for factual information about hunger in countries around the world, from Afghanistan to the United States. For instance, 31 percent of Afghans (compared to 1 percent of people in the USA) experience severe food insecurity, while the prevalence of adult overweight and obesity in the United States is 67.9%. (Global Alliance for Food Security)
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