Malawi is one of the developing countries experiencing the triple burden of
malnutrition in form of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and
overnutrition (in form of overweight and obesity). Poor diets and inactive lifestyle
habits are unacceptably high and are the leading contributing factors to
malnutrition. Undernutrition in form of stunting is relatively high, at 37%,
according to the Malawi Demographic and Health Survey (2015-16). In recent
years, Malawi has also experienced increased cases of nutrition-related Non-
Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like hypertension and diabetes which are
sometimes caused by the risk factors of overnutrition: overweight and obesity.
NCDs are the second leading cause of death in adults, accounting for
approximately 12% of the Total Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs).