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Elaborate on Target 2.2 regarding malnutrition. Distinguish between stunting, wasting, and hidden hunger.

18 Dec 2025
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Target 2.2 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals focuses on ending all forms of malnutrition by 2025, with particular attention to the nutritional needs of children under five years of age, as well as addressing the specific requirements of adolescent girls, pregnant women, and older persons. Malnutrition remains a pressing global challenge, impacting millions of people, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where inadequate access to nutritious food, poor health services, and socio-economic inequalities exacerbate the problem. The objective of Target 2.2 is not only to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition but also to ensure that populations have access to adequate and safe food, promoting optimal growth, development, and health outcomes. Malnutrition can manifest in various forms, each reflecting different nutritional deficiencies or imbalances. Stunting, wasting, and hidden hunger are three key indicators used globally to assess malnutrition among populations, particularly children. These conditions differ in terms of their causes, manifestations, and long-term consequences, and addressing them requires nuanced strategies within global sustainable development frameworks. Stunting is characterized by low height-for-age and represents chronic malnutrition. It occurs when children experience prolonged periods of inadequate nutrition, recurrent infections, or both, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life, which are critical for growth and cognitive development. Stunted children may appear small for their age, but more importantly, they suffer from impaired physical and ___ ______ __________ ___ ______.
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