Colombia is experiencing a nutrition transition and has seen a steady increase in the average body mass index (BMI) of its population throughout the years while at the same time childhood chronic undernutrition still persists, in both urban and rural areas. These risks are exacerbated by exposure to the increasingly prevalent obesogenic environment of countries undergoing rapid nutrition transition. Low birth weight and childhood undernutrition also increase the risk of developing obesity and co-morbidities in later life including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Undernutrition has a negative impact on human capital and can lead to permanent and irreversible consequences that affect future generations. Despite worldwide improvement in life expectancy and reduction of child mortality, low birth-weight and childhood undernutrition continue to be significant problems in many countries from Latin America. Similarly, undernutrition is the leading mortality risk factor in children ages under 1 y in this region. Adult obesity is ranked among the top ten leading attributable risk factors of mortality in Latin American countries.
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