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Malnutrition is a prevalent global health issue characterized by an imbalance, deficiency, or excess of nutrients essential for healthy bodily function. It encompasses undernutrition, where individuals lack adequate intake of calories, proteins, vitamins, and minerals necessary for growth and development. Conversely, it also includes overnutrition, resulting from excessive consumption of certain nutrients, leading to obesity and related health complications. This condition affects people of all ages, particularly children and pregnant women in developing nations, but it also manifests in various forms across different socio-economic strata worldwide. Chronic malnutrition stunts physical and cognitive growth in children, weakening their immune systems and increasing susceptibility to diseases. In adults, it can cause a range of health issues, from anemia and weakened muscles to impaired organ function. The causes of malnutrition are multifaceted, stemming from poverty, limited access to nutritious food, poor feeding practices, inadequate healthcare, and socio-cultural factors. Addressing malnutrition requires a holistic approach involving food security, education, healthcare access, and community empowerment to ensure adequate nutrition for all. Efforts to combat this issue involve nutritional interventions, education campaigns, and policies aimed at improving food availability, quality, and distribution, ultimately striving for a world where every individual has access to sufficient and nutritious food to lead a healthy life.
