A rising hunger among children

The loss of jobs is not the only outcome of these challenging economic times.  Many of our children are experiencing adverse consequences that will affect them throughout their lives, due mostly to our economy and how we address these financial challenges, especially for our most vulnerable population.

“Food is costing more, and dollars don’t stretch as far,’’ [Dr. Megan] Sandel said. “It’s hard to maintain a diet that is healthy.’’

Chronic hunger during toddler years, when young brains are still growing, can negatively affect learning and psychological, social, and a raft of other skills, said Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, professor of epidemiology and public health at the Yale School of Public Health.  [Full Article: Boston Globe]