A Review-Based Study of the Role of Hidden Hunger in Obesity Among Medical Undergraduates

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  • Dr. Preety Gupta,.Dr Pawan A Kulkarni,Dr. Sushil Kumar,Dr Pooja Gupta Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Hidden hunger, Medical students, Micronutrient deficiency, Obesity, Dietary habits

Abstract

Background: Hidden hunger refers to a state of micronutrient deficiency that persists despite adequate or excessive caloric intake. This form of malnutrition is increasingly observed among young adults, particularly in academic environments. Medical undergraduates, despite possessing theoretical knowledge of nutrition

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References

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The State of Food and Agriculture: Food Systems for Better Nutrition. Rome: FAO; 2013.

World Health Organization. Micronutrient deficiencies. Geneva: WHO; 2020. Available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/micronutrients

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Published

2025-12-20

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): 11 (2) 2025

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Dr. Preety Gupta,.Dr Pawan A Kulkarni,Dr. Sushil Kumar,Dr Pooja Gupta. (2025). A Review-Based Study of the Role of Hidden Hunger in Obesity Among Medical Undergraduates. History of Medicine, 11(2), 304-310. https://doi.org/10.48047/