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Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition covers two broad groups of conditions. The first is "undernutrition," which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age). The second is "overweight, obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases" (such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer).
Undernutrition is a consequence of inadequate food intake or poor absorption of food consumed. It is broadly
Overweight, obesity, and diet-related noncommunicable diseases occur when there is an imbalance in the body's energy
Malnutrition has significant short-term and long-term consequences for individuals and populations. In children, it can impair