This hidden form of malnutrition is caused by a deficiency of vital micronutrients(vitamins, minerals and trace elements) in the body. These micronutrients are essential to the mental and physical development of both children and adults. Vitamin A-deficient infants, for example, are at risk of infection, visual impairment and higher mortality rates. Anaemia caused by an iron deficiency impairs the ability of school-age children to learn and reduces adults’ ability to work. The symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies are still largely ignored in national health systems and in bilateral development cooperation, despite the fact that hidden hunger not only impacts on health but also comes at a high economic price
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