Sentences with phrase «food shortages during»

Nearly one - third of U.S. children under age 12 live in families that lack food at some point during the year or are at risk of serious food shortages during that time, according to a study by a nutrition watchdog group.

About 13.6 million children are in low - income families with some food shortages during the year — 29 percent of all children under 12 — according to the Washington - based Food Research and Action Center.

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As in the case of physical malnutrition, severe shortages of psychological food have their most damaging effects during the early years when growth is the most rapid and personality the most plastic.

Food shortages were being reported, with worse to come (Russian experts said) during the 1989 winter months.

The rise of tuberculosis (TB) in Zimbabwe during the socio - economic crisis of 2008 - 9 has been linked to widespread food shortage, according to a new study led by Canadian researchers from the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health published in PLOS ONE.

The risk of civil war in tropical countries increases during hot, dry El Nino years, perhaps due to food shortages.

When polar bears» feeding opportunities decrease during the summer ice melt, the animals can reduce their energy expenditure a little, but not enough to make up for the food shortages, a study in the 17 July issue of Science shows.

But in difficult living conditions — during food shortages or heat waves, for instance — they switch to a different type of procreation: they mate and lay dormant eggs.

Research has shown that shortages or excesses of food during a person's childhood can cause epigenetic changes that lead to diabetes, obesity and early puberty.

Humans and other animals use it during times of famine and food shortages.

During and after World War II the Shiba nearly became extinct because of food shortages and a deadly outbreak of distemper.

We hope you can help us out during our current food shortage crisis!

In the WWII era, Victory Gardens produced vast amounts of food and really helped feed the country during wartime shortages.

• Singlehandedly set up, oversaw and tore down a banquet for 70 people, during staff shortages in Christmas holidays • Put in place exceptionally organized inventory systems, streamlining the process immensely • Received the Food Service Excellence Award by The Vermont Food Authority for contributing to colossally to The Banquet Project.

• Took and recorded orders for food items and beverages and ensured that they were relayed to the kitchen area • Followed up on relayed orders to ensure timely delivery and served orders to students and staff members after ensuring their accuracy • Cleaned tables and chairs and made sure that they were properly placed • Ascertained the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant area • Provided food preparation assistance during rush hours or in instances of staff shortages

Assisted in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition.Cleaned and organized eating, service and kitchen areas.Filled beverage and ice dispensers.Greeted each customer with friendly eye contact.Helped with preparation, set - up, and service for catering events.Kept dining room and kitchen area clean by performing cleaning and laundry duties.Kept ice bins full.Loaded trays with accessories.Placed clean dishes, utensils and cooking equipment in storage areas.Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service.Planned menus according to employers» needs and diet restrictions.Portioned, arranged, and garnished food, and served food to waiters or patronsPrepared and served cold drinks, frozen milk drinks and desserts using drink - dispensing, milkshake or frozen custard machines.Prepared food items.Prepared food trays for both general and therapeutic diets, maintaining proper temperatures for hot and cold foods.Trained new employees.Wiped tables and seats with dampened cloths and replaced dirty tablecloths.Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments and complaints.Observed diners to anticipate any additional needs and respond to requests.Notified kitchen personnel of shortages or special orders.Packaged take - out foods and served food to customers.Served meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.Served residents and guests during meal times with speed and efficiency.Set up banquet tables.