What are the Health Consequences of Poor Nutritional Status?
Poor nutritional status has widespread health implications:
- Undernutrition: Increases susceptibility to infections, impairs physical and cognitive development in children, and can lead to chronic diseases. - Overnutrition: Associated with a higher risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. - Micronutrient Deficiencies: Can lead to specific health issues such as anemia, impaired vision, and compromised immune function.
