Hidden hunger, resulting from micronutrient deficiency-induced malnutrition, arises when essential vitamins and minerals are inadequately absorbed or consumed. This condition, concealed until clinical signs emerge, adversely impacts child development and hampers adult physical and mental function. Consequences include birth defects, cognitive impairment, maternal and infant mortality, childhood blindness, and reduced productivity.

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