Topics
The term malnutrition comprises 3 groups of conditions:
- Undernutrition: wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age)
- Micronutrient deficiency or excess
- Other diet related diseases
Mandates and Strategies
- Regional Strategy and Plan of Action on Nutrition in Health and Development, 2006 - 2015
- Strategy and Plan of Action for the Reduction of Chronic Malnutrition - 2010
- Regional Strategy and Plan of Action on an Integrated Approach to the Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases, including Diet and Physical Activity - 2006 (Resolution)