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Stunting and Nutrition Insights by Uauy by Nadia Ayuningtias is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Linear Growth Retardation (Stunting) and Nutrition Stunting prevalence and numbers affected have declined globally since 1990 but remain high, with 171 million children under 5 affected. Stunting is the most common form of undernutrition resulting from poor protein and micronutrient intake, especially early in life. It is linked to reduced maternal size and nutrition during pregnancy. Once stunting occurs, the lost length is rarely recovered. Interventions that increase intake of milk and other animal sour
- Author
- Nadia Ayuningtias
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- EN