Malnourishment

usgb/mælˈnɔːrɪʃmənt/
noun

A condition resulting from a lack of necessary nutrients in the diet over a period, leading to poor health.

Malnourishment can lead to serious health problems, especially in young children.
Visual representation of "malnourishment" - A condition resulting from a lack of necessary nutrients in the diet over a period, leading to poor health.

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chronic malnourishment,severe malnourishment,prevent malnourishment

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Context

Understanding where malnourishment arises is important for addressing its causes.

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Many children in impoverished areas face malnourishment due to lack of food resources.
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Connotation

Malnourishment often carries a heavy emotional weight, especially in discussions of poverty and health.

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Referring to someone as malnourished implies a serious concern for their wellbeing.
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Formality

The term is often used in formal contexts such as medical discussions or reports.

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In casual conversations, you might simply refer to someone as 'not well-fed' instead.
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