Malnutrition

Pronunciation: /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition (noun)

  1. A condition caused by not eating enough food or not getting the right nutrients for the body’s needs.
  2. A health problem where the body does not receive the correct balance of nutrients, affecting growth, energy, or immunity.

Examples

  • Poor food intake can lead to malnutrition.
  • Malnutrition often starts with poor food intake.