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Fighting hidden hunger: DSM
WBCSD, December 4, 2006

According to the United Nations World Food Programme, one-third of the world’s population -- approximately 2 billion people -- suffers from hidden hunger (micronutrient malnutrition).

One of the most effective and sustainable ways to combat malnutrition is to fortify staple foods with vitamins and minerals. DSM's Nutrition Improvement Programme is intended to contribute to the elimination of malnutrition in the developing world. Improving the nutritional status in these developing and emerging countries and economies offers future business opportunities for DSM.

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