malnutrition
noun
mal·nu·tri·tion
ˌmal-nu̇-ˈtri-shən 
-nyu̇-
: faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients or their impaired assimilation or utilization
Examples of malnutrition in a Sentence
a program to help poor children suffering from malnutrition
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Gaza health officials have reported scores of children who died of malnutrition.
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Anas Baba, NPR, 6 July 2025
However, following the BRAT diet long-term may lead to malnutrition, or a lack of adequate nutrients to support health and recovery.4
Your body needs nutrients to support the immune system and recovery.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 June 2025
Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder, not just because of the malnutrition involved, but because it’s often clustered with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
Hocevar’s $50,000 fine will be split among three organizations that serve Mexican communities — the Mexican Red Cross, United Way Mexico and a nonprofit that combats childhood malnutrition.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Anas Baba, NPR, 6 July 2025
However, following the BRAT diet long-term may lead to malnutrition, or a lack of adequate nutrients to support health and recovery.4
Your body needs nutrients to support the immune system and recovery.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 June 2025
Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder, not just because of the malnutrition involved, but because it’s often clustered with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
Hocevar’s $50,000 fine will be split among three organizations that serve Mexican communities — the Mexican Red Cross, United Way Mexico and a nonprofit that combats childhood malnutrition.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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“Malnutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malnutrition. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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malnutrition
noun
mal·nu·tri·tion
ˌmal-n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
: faulty nutrition especially due to inadequate intake of nutrients
Medical Definition
malnutrition
noun
mal·nu·tri·tion
ˌmal-n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
: faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients or their impaired assimilation or utilization
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