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What Happens if You Don't Eat Enough While Growing?

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According to the World Health Organization, undernutrition is responsible for 45% of deaths in children under five in low and middle-income countries, highlighting a widespread and devastating problem. This article explores exactly what happens if you don't eat enough while growing, detailing the serious consequences for a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional health.

How Malnutrition Affects the Timing and Progression of Puberty

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According to the World Health Organization, millions of adolescents suffer from undernutrition, a condition that has a significant effect on puberty by delaying its onset and compromising overall development. The interaction between a child's nutritional status and the timing and tempo of puberty is a complex process mediated by hormones and metabolic pathways.