The 2018 Global Nutrition Report. 1 of the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that malnutrition affects, in different forms, every country of the world. Malnutrition determines more health issues than any other cause, and progress towards better nutrition is still too slow. In particular, in developed countries, overweight and obesity in adults are a cause of several non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, different types of cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, and respiratory symptoms. 2 Micronutrient deficiencies are also cause of severe health issues, such as anaemia.
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