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Hidden hunger: malnutrition despite eating enough food

Original: Hidden hunger is a form of malnutrition where someone may eat enough food but still lack essential vitamins and minerals

Health advocates are highlighting 'hidden hunger', a form of malnutrition in which people consume enough calories but still lack essential vitamins and minerals their bodies need. Campaigners say the answer lies in sharing skills for growing diverse, nutritious foods and making food production more sustainable. The issue draws attention to how calorie sufficiency can mask serious micronutrient deficiencies affecting millions worldwide.

Why now: Growing attention to micronutrient deficiencies and sustainable food production is putting this little-known form of malnutrition in the spotlight.

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• Hidden hunger is a form of malnutrition where someone may eat enough food but still lack essential vitamins and minerals their body needs. That is why we fight harder to share our skills in growing different kinds of nutritious food and make food production more sustainable. 📝A… · econetwork@mas.to · 58

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