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Consequences of Food Insecurity <br />Effects on Health and Well-being in children <br /> Related to babies born at low weight, shown to be correlated with chronic disease later in life such as heart disease. <br /> Failure to thrive, iron and other micronutrient deficiencies in infants and children. <br /> Physiological, cognitive and behavioral developmental delays in infants and children. <br />Social implications <br /> Lack of concentration and low productivity in adults. <br /> Stress at home. <br /> Inability to participate fully in social life such as sharing meals, potlucks, providing meals for ill friends, etc. <br />