What is a malnourished person?: Unpacking the Complexities of Nutrient Imbalances
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In 2022, approximately 390 million adults worldwide were underweight, while a staggering 2.5 billion were overweight, highlighting the dual challenge of malnutrition. So, what is a malnourished person? Malnutrition is a comprehensive term for deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's energy and/or nutrient intake.