Micronutrient Hunger or Hidden Hunger Among Infants and Young Children on Healthy Diets

“Hidden hunger” is a term used to explain the condition of multiple micronutrient deficiencies in the absence of an energy-deficit diet. Over 2 billion people, or one-third of the global population, are affected by hidden hunger, especially in low- and middle-income nations where dietary choices are constrained by poverty, the food pattern remains constant with very less variations, and low-cost staples typically form the diet. Micronutrient deficiencies are frequently undetected, particularly in young children and newborns. Nonetheless, it can be identified if there is a high suspicion index.