COVID19 and Malnutrition
The COVID-19 epidemic is undermining global nutrition, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Serious side effects are experienced by young children. Malnutrition can make the effects of COVID-19 severe on mothers and children. At the same time, many children are malnourished due to poor nutrition, disruption of nutrition and other vital resources, and the social and economic shock caused by the epidemic at LMICs. The COVID-19 epidemic is expected to exacerbate other types of childhood malnutrition, including disability, micronutrient deficiency, and obesity. The failure of the global community to act now will have devastating long-term consequences for children, mortals and the world economy.
Malnutrition means a deficiency, accumulation, or imbalance of one's energy and / or nutrients. The term malnutrition refers to 3 broad categories of conditions: malnutrition, which includes wasting (low-for-age weight), stress (low-for-age) and light (low-for-age weight);micronutrient-related malnutrition, including micronutrient deficiency (deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals) or excessive micronutrient; and Fat, rotundity and eating disorders (such as heartburn, stroke, diabetes and other cancers).