Types of Malnutrition: Undernutrition

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Which type of malnutrition is characterized by visible wasting and symmetrical swelling of the body starting from both feet?

Acute malnutrition

What is the most common and easily observable type of malnutrition?

Underweight/wasting

What does stunting in children indicate?

Reduced growth in stature

What is the key indicator of a child's early-life health and diseases?

Height

Learn about the different types of undernutrition, including acute and chronic malnutrition. Understand the causes and effects of undernutrition on the body.

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