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Poor Infant Feeding Practices and Malnutrition

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What are the consequences of poor infant feeding practices?

Decreased risks of mortality

Improved physical and cognitive development

Enhanced resistance to illness

Increased risk of malnutrition, especially stunting and underweight (correct)

Where is undernutrition commonly found?

Developed countries

Developing countries (correct)

Both developed and developing countries

Neither developed nor developing countries

What contributes to the vulnerability of children to severe diseases?

Proper nutrition

Adequate healthcare facilities

Malnutrition, especially in children under 5 years old (correct)

Living in developed countries

What is hidden hunger in the context of malnutrition?

Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins Signup and view all the answers

Why are developing countries like Nigeria facing both undernutrition and overnutrition challenges?

Because undernutrition is a disease of poverty while overnutrition is a disease of affluence Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of malnutrition on under-five children's health?

Decreased immunity and increased vulnerability to diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes malnutrition?

A pathological disorder due to imbalance between nutrient intake and body requirement Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in global under-five deaths from 1990 to 2015?

Significant decrease from 90 to 43 deaths per 1000 live births Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key continuing challenges mentioned to improve child deaths?

Newborn survival and child nutrition Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the processes involved in eating, digestion, and utilization of food by the body?

Nutrition Signup and view all the answers