GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyHuman Health and Diseases1996

Which of the following would lead to 'malnutrition'? 1. Overnutrition 2. Undernutrition 3. Imbalanced nutrition. Select the correct answer by using the codes gives below:

A

II alone

B

II and III

C

I and III

D

I, II and III

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. 2. Undernutrition, which includes stunting, wasting, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies, is one form of malnutrition. 3. Overnutrition, leading to overweight, obesity, and diet-related noncommunicable diseases (such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes), is another form of malnutrition. 4. Imbalanced nutrition, where the intake of certain nutrients is inadequate while others might be adequate or excessive, also falls under the umbrella of malnutrition. 5. Therefore, malnutrition encompasses overnutrition, undernutrition, and imbalanced nutrition.

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