Double burden of malnutrition in Nepal

What is it about?

Using the GBD data, we examined the trend of malnutrition (both protein-energy malnutrition and high body mass index) for the past ten years in Nepal. The pattern of undernutrition is declining; however, a significant population is still underweight. Meanwhile, overweight and obesity are becoming dominant forms of malnutrition, indicating a shift in the nutritional trend.

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Why is it important?

Our study provides evidence for the co-existence of undernutrition and overnutrition in Nepal. Nepal is going through a nutritional transition where undernutrition is declining but still prevalent, while obesity/overweight is increasing steadily. Our findings also substantiate the need for nutritional strategies that address the situation of dual burden of malnutrition in Nepal.