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What are the two main categories of malnutrition mentioned in the text?
What are the two main categories of malnutrition mentioned in the text?
How many adults globally were estimated to be overweight or obese as of 2022?
How many adults globally were estimated to be overweight or obese as of 2022?
What percentage of children under 5 years old were estimated to be stunted in 2022 according to the text?
What percentage of children under 5 years old were estimated to be stunted in 2022 according to the text?
Which group of countries is mostly affected by deaths among children under 5 linked to undernutrition?
Which group of countries is mostly affected by deaths among children under 5 linked to undernutrition?
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What does malnutrition refer to, according to the text?
What does malnutrition refer to, according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a form of undernutrition mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a form of undernutrition mentioned in the text?
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What is the term for low height-for-age, resulting from chronic or recurrent undernutrition?
What is the term for low height-for-age, resulting from chronic or recurrent undernutrition?
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Which of the following is a major threat to the health and development of populations worldwide, particularly children and pregnant women in low-income countries?
Which of the following is a major threat to the health and development of populations worldwide, particularly children and pregnant women in low-income countries?
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What index is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity based on weight-for-height?
What index is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity based on weight-for-height?
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What leads to overweight and obesity according to the text?
What leads to overweight and obesity according to the text?
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Study Notes
Categories of Malnutrition
- Two main categories: undernutrition and overnutrition.
Global Overweight and Obesity
- As of 2022, over 1.9 billion adults were estimated to be overweight or obese.
Child Stunting
- In 2022, around 22% of children under 5 years old were estimated to be stunted.
Affected Regions for Child Undernutrition
- Low-income countries experience the highest rates of deaths among children under 5 linked to undernutrition.
Definition of Malnutrition
- Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients.
Forms of Undernutrition
- Options might include wasting, stunting, and micronutrient deficiencies; ensure understanding of which terms are valid.
Growth Measurement
- Low height-for-age is termed stunting and reflects chronic or recurrent undernutrition.
Global Health Threats
- Malnutrition is a major threat to the health and development of populations, particularly affecting children and pregnant women in low-income countries.
Overweight and Obesity Classification
- The Body Mass Index (BMI) is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity based on weight-for-height.
Causes of Overweight and Obesity
- Overweight and obesity are primarily driven by an imbalance between calorie intake and calorie expenditure.
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Description
Explore key facts about malnutrition, including undernutrition, inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight, obesity, and related diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Learn about the global statistics on malnutrition for both adults and children under 5.
