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Severe public health problems may be a result of malnourishment in certain parts of the world. In some cases, the problem is easily "fixed" by fortifying the food supply. For example, vitamin A supplementation and fortification to staple foods will dramatically and effectively reduce blindness and extremely poor immunity (a result of vitamin A deficiency.)
While this sounds like a simple solution, there is some relevant controversy. What might be controversial, in your opinion? Costs for these efforts is enormous, so who is responsible for ensuring the nutritional well-being of the least-developed countries where such deficiencies exist?
Often, the native people are resistant to taking or having their children take supplementation or fortified foods. Put yourself in their shoes and discuss why this may be the case. Are there other solutions that you can think of other than supplementation or food fortification? Explain your rationale