Malnutrition in Developing Countries

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What are the main contributors to widespread malnutrition in Pakistan according to the text?

  • Poverty, lack of governmental support, and illiteracy
  • War and natural disasters
  • Poor work performance and hindrance in the country's development
  • All of the above (correct)

What percentage of children under the age of 5 years in Pakistan are underweight according to the National Nutrition Survey (NNS)?

  • 45%
  • 50%
  • 31%
  • 41.5% (correct)

Which of the following is not a consequence of malnutrition in Pakistan mentioned in the text?

  • Poor work performance and hindrance in the country's development
  • Improvement in work performance and the country's development (correct)
  • Additional burden on the already limited resources of the country
  • Disease morbidity and mortality, especially in the pediatric group

What percentage of women in Pakistan have severe iodine deficiency?

<p>20% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of school-going children in Pakistan are found to be malnourished according to the text?

<p>44% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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