As explained in Ch. 5, malnutrition has many forms and it re…
As explained in Ch. 5, malnutrition has many forms and it refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. According to the World Health Organization (2021), malnutrition can be grouped into three categories: (a) undernutrition such as wasting, stunting, and underweight; (b) micronutrient-related malnutrition such as lack or excess of important vitamins and minerals; and (c) overweight, obesity (excessive fat accumulation that may adversely affect one’s health). Which of the following is a definition of stunting?