Malnutrition is devastating problems, particularly for the poor people who have no access to enough and nutritious foods. The objective of this paper was to compile different research and intervention work results to identify the status and to use it for further effective and targeted intervention. The prevalence of anemia among children 6-59 months is increased from 44% (2011) to 57% (2016) which is very risky that needs further fast intervention. Some studies show that prevalence of stunting and acute malnutrition have decreased over the past decade in Ethiopia but remain high, with 38% of children under 5 years stunted and 10% wasted. Some Survey report has shown that nutritional status in the studied area was categorized in low levels in under five year children and recommended that it needs to plan strategies and preventive public policies. The report has indicated also that anemia prevalence among Ethiopian women decreased from 27% to 17%, but these numbers obscure important regional differences. However, some reports show that 38% of the women were undernourished and 22% were anemic. Global nutrition report has also indicated that anemia is severe in women aged 15-49 years in Ethiopia (19.2%). About 22% of women of reproductive age are undernourished, leaving their children predisposed to low birth weight. This review paper has revealed that prevalence of maternal and children malnutrition is still high in Ethiopia. Some studies had indicated that determinant factors like social conflicts, flooding, drought, and disease have a high contribution in existing malnutrition. Therefore, it would be advisable to plan further intervention strategy from government and other responsible body to tackle this malnutrition problem by finding ways to prevent/ reduce this determinant factors.
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