Nutrition scene in Malaysia.

Malnutrition although more widespread amongst those who are socio-economically disadvantaged is not necessarily a disease of poverty. Malnutrition is also found in developed societies and is often brought about through poor food habits and ignorance of food requirements for different physiological groups and circumstances. For instance, the nutritional requirements of an infant, a toddler, schoolboy, pregnant mother, labourer, sedentary office worker or an elderly pensioner are not the same.