Which population groups are most likely to be disproportionately affected by undernourishment worldwide?

• A. Middle‑income office workers in suburban areas because their diets are uniformly low in calories and micronutrients compared to rural populations.
• B. Teenage athletes in developed countries because sports programs demand more calories than parents supply.
• C. Women and children, especially in low‑income households and regions with limited access to health services and education.
• D. Elderly men in high‑income urban centers because they have the highest rates of physical labor and lowest exposure to markets.

Answer: (C)