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Undernourishment

Noun:

The state of not receiving enough nutrients and energy from food to maintain good health.

Example sentence:

Undernourishment is a serious issue in developing countries, leading to malnutrition and poor growth among children.

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Nutritional supplements

Adjective:

Describing the condition of being undernourished; not receiving enough nutrients to maintain good health.

Example sentence:

The undernourishment children were more prone to infections and had lower energy levels.

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Verb:

The action of not providing sufficient nutrients and energy to sustain good health.

Example sentence:

Parents should ensure that they do not undernourish their children by providing a varied and balanced diet.

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Educational materials on nutrition