poverty amplifier is the risk of malnutrition people who are poor and are more likely to be affected by different forms of malnutrition also malnutrition increases healthcare cost produces productivity and slows economic growth which can perprtuate cycle of poverty and ill health
Undernutrition affects cognitive development and intellectual capacity, factors that contribute to poor educational performance. Nutrition related health problems can contribute to days missed from school and reduced school attendance. The social factors associated with malnutrition include lifestyle, loneliness, isolation, marital status, educational level, socioeconomic level, and place of residence.
