Malnutrition in developed and developing countries.

... Malnutrition in developed and developing countries In order to remain healthy, we need to eat a range of nutrients in the amounts and proportions required by the body- a balanced diet. A shortage, or even a complete lack, of food will lead to starvation. Taking in an excessive amount of food will lead to over nutrition and obesity. Any imbalance of nutrients in the diet, whether too much of one thing or not enough, is referred to as malnutrition. Malnutrition can affect anybody but developing countries, children and pregnant women are the most vulnerable group. Malnutrition has a number of primary causes: * Hunger - This is the most menacing cause of malnutrition; it is mainly caused by a deficiency of calories and protein, usually due to poverty. Hunger is most devastating when it attacks children because it can affect their mental and physical development for the rest of their lives. However,

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