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This study examines the impact of various interventions on both undernutrition and overnutrition in these regions. Analyzing 26 studies, the review found that maternal and child health (MCH) programs providing food-based or nutritional supplements often had unintended consequences, increasing the risk of overweight in mothers and children. Conversely, school-based programs and MCH interventions focused on behavioral changes were generally beneficial. Conditional cash transfers showed mixed results, with some positive effects on child nutrition but potential negative impacts on maternal weight. The study emphasizes the need for careful design and implementation of nutrition interventions to avoid exacerbating the double burden of malnutrition, highlighting the importance of addressing both undernutrition and overnutrition simultaneously to achieve better health outcomes.