A popular term used for deficiencies in vitamins and minerals is ____.

The term "hidden hunger" specifically refers to deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals despite sufficient caloric intake. This condition occurs when individuals may consume enough calories but lack the necessary nutrients that are crucial for overall health and development. Hidden hunger can have severe health implications, including stunted growth, weakened immune function, and increased risk of chronic diseases.

Malnutrition is a broader term that encompasses both undernutrition and overnutrition. It can refer to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients. While hidden hunger falls under the umbrella of malnutrition, it specifically highlights the lack of micronutrients rather than overall caloric intake.

Avitaminosis refers to conditions resulting specifically from a lack of vitamins, while "Sangkap Pinoy" is a nutritional program focused on improving nutrition in the Philippines, advocating for the inclusion of micronutrients in the diet to combat malnutrition. However, neither of these terms captures the notion of nutrient deficiencies that occur in the presence of adequate caloric consumption as effectively as hidden hunger does.