Explain how a person can be obese and malnourished at the same time

What will be an ideal response?


A person who is obese due to an excessive intake of calories may not be getting the required amounts of nutrients and can therefore be malnourished. Malnourishment is the long-term outcome of consuming a diet that doesn't meet nutrient needs.

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