Malnutrition and Obesity Common in the World – at the Same Time!

Is it possible to be malnourished, anemic and obese at the same time? The answer is a definite yes according to the Global Nutrition Report.

• NY Times: Malnutrition and obesity coexist in many countries report finds
• BBC News: Obesity boom ‘fuelling rise in malnutrition’

How can obesity and malnourishment be common at the same time? The answer is that people in poorer countries to a largely rely on cheap carbs drained of all nutrients. And more ironically – these foods are often even recommended.

We need to stop promoting bad carbs (like bread) as health foods and instead recommend higher quality foods to people who need them – like meat, natural fats and vegetables.

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