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T/F: In countries with high malnutrition rates, both personal and national economies decline as productivity ceases.

Answer 1

The given statement is true. In countries with high malnutrition rates, both personal and national economies decline as productivity ceases.

What is malnutrition?

Malnutrition refers to excesses or deficiencies in nutrient intake, impaired nutrient utilization or imbalance of essential nutrients. The double concern of malnutrition includes of both undernutrition and overweight and obesity, as well as diet-related noncommunicable illnesses.

There are two major types of malnutrition, those are:

1. Protein-energy malnutrition, which resulting from deficiencies in any or all nutrients.
2. Micronutrient deficiency diseases, which resulting from a deficiency of specific micronutrients.

There are many consequences of malnutrition, such as: muscle function, cardio-respiratory function, gastrointestinal function, immunity and wound healing, and also psychosocial effects.

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