One of the indirect costs of hunger is:
A) low-birthweight babies.
B) maternal complications of pregnancy.
C) lost productivity and income.
D) malnourished children.

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Hunger can lead to lost productivity and income as individuals who are malnourished may struggle to work or learn effectively, and may also face health issues that prevent them from working or earning a steady income. This can create a cycle of poverty, as individuals affected by hunger are unable to lift themselves out of it, and may also impact the wider economy or community. While low-birthweight babies, maternal complications of pregnancy, and malnourished children may also be indirect costs of hunger, the question specifically asks for only one choice.

One of the Indirect Costs of Hunger Is