Are Chinese Malnourished? The Evolving Truth Behind China's Nutritional Status
                                
                                
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                                According to UNICEF, malnutrition has not disappeared in China; it has merely changed its face. While remarkable progress has been made in reducing traditional undernutrition, the country now faces a complex "double burden" of persistent micronutrient deficiencies and rapidly increasing rates of overweight and obesity, challenging traditional perceptions of whether Chinese are malnourished.