Question

Differentiate between undenutrition and ovenutrition in a tabular form.

Answer 1

S. No.	Aspect	Undernutrition	Overnutrition
1.	Definition	Insufficient nutritional intake to meet physical needs.	Excessive consumption of nutrients, particularly calories.
2.	Causes	Poor nutrition, poverty, food scarcity, or medical issues.	Overeating, including an excessive consumption of fats, sweets, and processed meals.
3.	Health Effects	Weight loss, slowed growth, a weakened immune system, and dietary problems.	Obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
4.	Common Diseases	Anaemia, osteoporosis, and malnutrition-related infections.	Obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver disease
5.	Population Affected	This primarily affects people in underdeveloped countries, including children and the elderly.	It is more common in wealthy countries and can affect people of all ages.