Tag: Malnutrition paradox

According to the World Health Organization, worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, yet at the same time, it is possible for an overweight person to be suffering from improper nutrition, specifically micronutrient deficiencies. This surprising co-occurrence, often called the "double burden of malnutrition," is a significant and often misunderstood public health concern.

Research indicates that over 50% of people with obesity have nutritional deficiencies, a condition known as the "malnutrition paradox". This occurs because excess body weight, often associated with a high-calorie diet, can mask a critical shortage of essential vitamins and minerals, leaving an individual malnourished despite being 100 pounds overweight.