Obesity and Malnutrition: A Hidden Paradox
Obesity and Malnutrition: A Hidden Paradox Introduction Obesity and malnutrition—two terms that seem to contradict each other, yet coexist alarmingly often. Obesity is typically defined by excessive body fat accumulation, while malnutrition refers to an imbalance in a person’s intake of energy and nutrients, encompassing both undernutrition (not getting enough calories or essential nutrients) and…