New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Every year, the discussion is diverted to solutions to end hunger. However, what most of us miss out on is 'hidden hunger'. While images of malnourished children in famine-stricken countries are circulated these days, it is important to consider that malnutrition is not always visible to the naked eye. The phenomenon of 'hidden hunger' is a silent but significant concern among many children during their growth years. They appear well-fed but lack nutrients. In recent times, many such cases have been reported, in which children appear healthy, consume adequate calories, yet suffer from various micronutrient deficiencies that are detrimental to their proper growth and development.

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