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Childhood Hunger In America

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NO KID HUNGRY PLEDGE

No Kid Hungry Pledge To Eradicate childhood Hunger In America

Hunger is psychological and physical phenomenon in human system manifested in the form of discomfort or weakness which results from the inadequacy or absence of food or appropriate nutrients. A large population around the globe, including the united States of America, experience hunger and the consequences because of a shortage or lack of the right type of food. A “No Kid Hungry” TV commercial, launched in 2010 by Share Our Strength food network organization, uses different components of appeal to captivate/persuade viewers to partner with the food banks and other programs to resolve the issues of hunger among children in America. The author of the commercial, …show more content…

Unfortunately, at one point in life innocent and vulnerable children have been or will become victims. Even though hunger and starvation have been thought as an issue related to the less developed nations, United States of America, which is one of the richest nations in the world, faces food in security in some households: Children are the victims as well. Therefore, hunger in America is a reality. The Inevitable consequences of hunger include inability to function mentally, poor health, exposure to diseases, starvation, and death. These outcomes present impediment on academic advancement for the victims. In the United States both governmental and private, non-profit organizations work around the clock to alleviate the devastating outcomes of food deficiency in some of the poor families and individuals by offerinf food pantries, food stamps, and cash …show more content…

Additionally, the statistic findings of $17.9 million American households who faced food insecurity in 2011 support the logical and cultural components of the appeal. Consequently, the logical, sympathetic, and factual appeals demand immediate attention and intimidate viewers to partner with the Share Our Strength food network organization to help starving children in the American society. The commercial use pathos and logical appeals effectively, thus leaving the audience motivated to act positively. Even though the above-mentioned appeals sounded convincing, ‘heart-breaking’, and has diminished hunger and its consequences in some households in the united, there may be a hidden agenda for the No Kid Hungry commercial, which include political and financial profits. Also, the commercial presents its short coming just like any other advertising company: The unrealistic goal which intended to end hunger in America by the year 2015 has not been achieved in

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