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Malnutrition and undernutrition in children remain some of the most pressing global challenges, particularly in developing nations, but they also manifest in different forms in wealthier societies. These conditions not only threaten immediate health and survival but also create long-term consequences for physical, cognitive, and social development. Despite considerable progress in public health and nutrition science, millions of children around the world continue to suffer from insufficient access to adequate and balanced food, poor health systems, and unfavorable socio-economic environments. A critical examination of the causes responsible for malnutrition and undernutrition in children requires an exploration of multidimensional factors—biological, economic, social, cultural, and environmental—that interact in complex ways to perpetuate nutritional deprivation. One of the fundamental causes of malnutrition and undernutrition is poverty. Children growing up in poor households are far more likely to experience food insecurity, lack of dietary diversity, and limited access to health services. Families with low income often prioritize cheaper, calorie-dense foods that lack essential micronutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin A, and iodine. This leads to hidden hunger, where a child may not appear severely underweight but still suffers from micronutrient deficiencies. Poverty also restricts the capacity of households to access safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, and healthcare services, all of which are integral __________ ____ _________ ________ ____ ______.
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