Effect of Malnutrition on Psychological Development among Children and Adolescents: a Review Study

Author(s)	Dr. Punam Bharti
Country	India
Abstract	Malnutrition remains one of the most pervasive global health challenges impacting millions of children and adolescents. Beyond its physical manifestations, malnutrition has profound implications for psychological development, cognitive function, emotional regulation, and social adaptation. This review examines the existing literature on how malnutrition—both undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies—affects brain development, learning outcomes, behavioral patterns, and mental health among children and adolescents. Drawing on evidence from global and regional studies, the paper explores mechanisms linking nutrient deficits to neurodevelopmental delays, academic underachievement, and psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for integrated nutrition and mental health interventions to mitigate the long-term cognitive and psychological consequences of malnutrition.
Keywords	malnutrition, psychological development, children, adolescents, cognition, emotional regulation
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-24
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61227
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbcbbz

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