Malnutrition is a silent emergency, and it continues to be a major public health problem worldwide, especially in South-

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Malnutrition is a silent emergency, and it continues to be amajor public health problem worldwide, especially in South-EastAsia and sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the most common causes ofmorbidity and mortality among children and adolescents throughoutthe world. The health consequences of a prolonged state ofmalnutrition among children and adolescents include delayedphysical growth and impaired motor and cognitive development,diminished cognitive performance, lower intellectual quotient (IQ),poor social skills and greater behavioural problems.
a) In your opinion, what are the major malnutrition problems ofMalaysian adolescents?
b) Discuss two (2) adverse lifestyle behaviours associated withthe problem of malnutrition in adolescence.