Multiple burdens of malnutrition | TableDebates

The multiple burdens of malnutrition refers to the simultaneous presence of more than one form of malnutrition (e.g. undernutrition and obesity) in an individual, household, or population.

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What is malnutrition?

People need to be able to obtain and utilise a healthy amount and balance of nutrients. Without this, they can suffer severe impacts to their health and well-being. This building block explains malnutrition and its causes, prevalence and consequences. Last update: 18 June, 2018 https://www.doi.org/10.56661/6a0223ed