Malnutrition
Pronunciation: /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/
Malnutrition (noun)
- A condition caused by not eating enough food or not getting the right nutrients for the body’s needs.
- 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.