Global review: A new global food crisis looms

BEIJING, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Soaring food prices, which the World Bank says have hit "dangerous levels," have thrust the issue of food security sharply into the global spotlight over the past week.

From Asia to the Middle East and to Latin America, the trends of food prices have aroused widespread public concerns globally and in the developing world in particular.

World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick warned on Tuesday: "Global food prices are rising to dangerous levels and threaten tens of millions of poor people around the world."

Rising food prices have driven an estimated 44 million people into poverty in developing countries since last June, as food costs continue to rise to near 2008 levels.

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man vs food

Where Colossal Determination Meets Ginormous Food

In case you've never heard of Adam Richman, you're in the right place.Adam is the host of Travel Channel's hit TV show Man vs Food. He travels the country hitting any recommended hotspots (per the locals) then gives us the inside scoop to the best 2 restaurants he finds before tackling his staple food challenge to finish each episode.

Using light hearted humor mixed with a dash of charm and a pinch of wit, Adam brings a smile to my face with nearly every episode. He doesn't claim to be a competition eater, and firmly denounces over-eating as a regular habit. Consuming 6-10 pounds of food in one sitting could cost you the price of admission to the Emergency Room.Adam never looks scared though, he just grabs a fork and goes in to battle.

We cover a full review of each episode with links to the restaurants he visits in case your headed their way, along with pictures of what he eats and the results of each food challenge he takes on. So, let's hit the road - Adam Richman style...

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