10 Questions
What are the two main categories of malnutrition mentioned in the text?
Undernutrition and overweight
How many adults globally were estimated to be overweight or obese as of 2022?
1.9 billion
What percentage of children under 5 years old were estimated to be stunted in 2022 according to the text?
20%
Which group of countries is mostly affected by deaths among children under 5 linked to undernutrition?
Low- and middle-income countries
What does malnutrition refer to, according to the text?
Deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients
Which of the following is NOT a form of undernutrition mentioned in the text?
Overweight
What is the term for low height-for-age, resulting from chronic or recurrent undernutrition?
Stunting
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?
Vitamin A deficiency
What index is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity based on weight-for-height?
Body mass index (BMI)
What leads to overweight and obesity according to the text?
Energy imbalance with excessive energy consumption and insufficient physical activity
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.
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