undernourished is a condition that happens when the body does not get enough nutrients such as vitamins, proteins, and minerals. It can be caused by poor diet or lack of access to healthy food.
The table shows the number of undernourished people in the world between 2000 and 2009, while the chart illustrates the global prices of rice and wheat during the same period.
Overall, the number of undernourished people increased gradually over the years. In addition, the prices of both rice and wheat rose significantly, especially after 2006.
In 2000, about 857 million people were undernourished worldwide. This number increased slightly to 862 million in 2002 and 873 million in 2004. It continued to rise to 876 million in 2006, before reaching 924 million in 2008. By 2009, the figure reached its highest point at 1024 million people.
Regarding grain prices, both rice and wheat showed an upward trend. Wheat prices fluctuated slightly in the early years but increased sharply after 2006, reaching the highest level in 2009. Similarly, rice prices remained relatively stable at first, then rose rapidly between 2006 and 2009.