Define "hidden hunger" and explain how agro-diversification strategies can help combat it on a global scale.

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Himanshu Tiwari

Thank you Dr. Rana Hamza Shakil

for discussion.

Aliyu Danmaigoro

Hidden hunger is the presence of multiple micronutrient deficiencies (particularly iron, zinc, iodine and vitamin A), which can occur without a deficit in energy intake as a result of consuming an energy-dense, but nutrient-poor diet.