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malnutrition

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun malnutrition has 1 sense
  1. malnutrition - a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
    --1 is a kind of
    deficiency disease
    --1 has particulars: avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis; kwashiorkor; marasmus

Definitions from the Web

Malnutrition

Definition:

Malnutrition refers to a condition caused by an inadequate or imbalanced diet, resulting in a lack of essential nutrients for proper health and development. It can occur due to insufficient intake of food, improper absorption of nutrients, or poor utilization of the nutrients consumed.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - The state or condition of being malnourished

Sample Sentence: The child's pale skin and lack of energy indicated severe malnutrition.

Sense 2:

Noun - The effects or consequences of inadequate nutrition

Sample Sentence: The prevalence of malnutrition in the region led to a rise in various health issues.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Popular Usage: Malnutrition is a global concern, particularly in underdeveloped countries where access to nutritious food is limited.

Sample Sentence: The charity organization is working tirelessly to combat malnutrition in impoverished communities.

Usage 2:

Local Usage: In some remote villages, malnutrition is often attributed to the lack of awareness about balanced diets and nutritional requirements.

Sample Sentence: The local government initiated educational programs to raise awareness about malnutrition and its prevention.

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