finally, the general socio-economic and political conditions of a country influence the causes of nutrition (and poverty). these include the potential resources available within the natural environment of a country or community, access to technology, and the quality of human resources. political,economic, cultural, and social factors affect how these potential resources and used for food security, care and health services and a safe environmental(see Smith and Haddad 1999). these factors are considered basic causes that contribute to malnutrition