
Malnourished
Severity Emphasis
Use 'malnourished' to emphasize serious health issues due to inadequate food.

The doctor said he's malnourished; his diet lacks essential nutrients.
Not Just Hunger
'Malnourished' means poor diet quality, not just lack of food quantity.

Even though she eats enough, she is malnourished because her food isn't nutritious.
Beyond Poverty
Malnourishment can result from various issues, not just poverty.

Due to his illness, he became malnourished as he couldn't absorb nutrients properly.
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