LEVERAGE AGAINST CHILDREN! INSIGHT OF UNDER WEIGHT, STUNTINGAND WASTING IN ZAMBIA

Abstract

There has been an emerging face of malnutrition across the globe: Childhood overweight and obesity. Malnutrition is not only an important cause of childhood mortality and morbidity, but also leads to permanent impairment of both physical and mental growth of those who survive. Good nutrition allows children to survive, grow, develop, learn, play, participate and contribute to the welfare of the community. While malnutrition robs children of their futures and leaves young lives hanging in balance, this journal will discuss on the types of malnutrition, causes and their effects and what measures have been put in place to fight malnutrition across the globe.