Childhood Malnutrition: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, “Childhood Malnutrition: 2nd Edition”, will focus on malnutrition, including undernutrition, inadequate vitamin or mineral intake (hidden hunger), overweight, and obesity in infants, children, and adolescents. Malnutrition among children and adolescents is a major public health problem. In 2022, globally, 149 million children under the age of 5 years were stunted, 45 million were wasted, and 37 million were overweight or obese. Nearly half of deaths among children under 5 years of age are linked to undernutrition. These mostly occur in low- and middle-income countries.

Poor availability or access to food of adequate nutritional quality has led large population sections to be undernourished, have a poor nutritional status, or become overweight and obese. These conditions often present simultaneously and are interconnected and long-lasting for individuals and their families, for communities, and for countries. A healthy diet beginning in the early stages of life results in adequate energy and nutrient intake and healthy weight, making it crucial for the physical, mental, and cognitive development of children and adolescents, as well as for their long-term health. This Special Issue will explore the genetic and environmental (e.g., lifestyle, psycho-social factors, etc.) determinants of malnutrition in children, focusing on relevant methodological considerations, dietary recommendations, health interventions, and public health policy actions. Various types of articles, such as original research, methodology, and review articles, will be considered for publication.

Prof. Dr. Tonia Vassilakou
Guest Editor

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• malnutrition
• undernutrition
• hidden hunger
• overweight
• obesity
• food availability
• food insecurity
• healthy diet

• Childhood Malnutrition in Children (10 articles)