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?

  • Stunting
  • Acute malnutrition (correct)
  • Underweight/wasting
  • Chronic malnutrition

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

  • Acute malnutrition
  • Underweight/wasting (correct)
  • Stunting
  • Chronic malnutrition

What does stunting in children indicate?

  • Normal growth in stature
  • Adequate intake of food
  • Reduced growth in stature (correct)
  • Visible wasting and symmetrical swelling

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

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