Is it possible to be malnourished, anemic and obese at the same time? The answer is a definite yes according to the Global Nutrition Report.
How can obesity and malnourishment be common at the same time? The answer is that people in poorer countries to a largely rely on cheap carbs drained of all nutrients. And more ironically - these foods are often even recommended.
We need to stop promoting bad carbs (like bread) as health foods and instead recommend higher quality foods to people who need them - like meat, natural fats and vegetables.