Stunted children often struggle to reach their potential in school and ultimately the workplace, diminishing economic productivity and development. A World Bank study found that under-nutrition can cost an individual up to 10% of his or her potential lifetime earnings, and as much as 3% of a country’s GDP.
发育不良儿童常常会在学校和最终的工作场所中疲于发展潜力，阻碍了经济生产率和发育。世界银行的一份研究发现，营养不良所造成的成本最多相当于一个人一生潜在收入10%，或一国GDP的3%。