What is the difference between well-nourished child to malnourished child?

Well-nourished child

* Has a healthy weight for their height and age

* Is active and energetic

* Has a good appetite

* Eats a variety of foods

* Has clear skin and eyes

* Has healthy hair and nails

* Is not sick often

Malnourished child

* Is underweight for their height and age

* Is lethargic and weak

* Has a poor appetite

* Eats a limited variety of foods

* Has dry, flaky skin

* Has dull, brittle hair

* Is sick often

Malnutrition can lead to a number of health problems, including:

* Stunting (failure to grow to full height)

* Wasting (loss of muscle mass and body fat)

* Anemia

* Impaired cognitive development

* Increased risk of infection