NORTH/CENTRAL ASIA

It happens largely among children under two because of lack of exclusive breast feeding. A large proportion of the population in the region is affected by micronutrient deficiencies which are not easily seen, for example anaemia. There is still a high percentage of children with chronic malnutrition.Chronic malnutrition is when children are too short for their age, but there are also hidden issues - what you call hidden hunger - a lack of minerals and vitamins in the food that leads to micronutrient deficiencies. Malnutrition mostly happens with families who are less fortunate that can't afford to provide their families the right food and nutrient needed in their bodies.