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  I worked in some of the most deprived wards in the Dover District and was shocked at the number of children suffering from malutrition, hidden by the fact that many looked obese,it is a common misconception that malnourished means starved. Many suffered with serious stomach and bowel complaints, other had frequent mouth ulcers caused by vitamin deficiancy. We ran a series of cookery classes for parents and were amazed that a high proportion of the parents could not identify common vegetables. Headteachers reported that some children were unable to use a knife and fork, their diet mostly made up of take away foods and sandwiches. It had to be seen to be believed.

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