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What is malnutrition?

Malnutrition is when someone doesn't get enough of the right nutrients, or too many of the wrong ones. In Afghanistan, it's about a lack of food, leading to children not growing properly and being more vulnerable to illness. The story highlights the severe impact when health centres close, leaving children without essential treatment.

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