In developing countries, nutrition transition often leads to a combination of underweight in children and overweight in adults. A partial explanation for this involves which of the following?

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The availability of cheap energy-dense foods contributes to overweight in adults due to high calorie intake, while children might still be underweight due to lack of access to nutritious foods, leading to a nutrition transition in developing countries.

In Developing Countries, Nutrition Transition Often Leads to a Combination