malnutrition

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noun mal·nu·tri·tion \ˌmal-nu̇-ˈtri-shən, -nyu̇-\

Definition of malnutrition

: faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients or their impaired assimilation or utilization

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Examples of malnutrition in a Sentence

a program to help poor children suffering from malnutrition

Recent Examples of malnutrition from the Web

The boy, Lamont Findley, died Jan. 22 of malnutrition and dehydration due to child neglect, the Marion County coroner's office confirmed to IndyStar.

— ryan martin, Indianapolis Star, "Indianapolis baby boy's death ruled a homicide", 5 July 2017
According to the Rubicon Heritage, an archaeological and heritage consultancy firm involved in the excavation, all of the skeletons displayed signs of childhood malnutrition and heavy manual labor, suggesting that the individuals were poor.

— brigit katz, Smithsonian, "3-D Reconstruction Reveals Face of 500-Year-Old Irishman", 30 June 2017
However, the Daily Post reports she was examined in Atlanta by doctors and found to be suffering from malnutrition.

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "Imprisoned Charlotte teen held in upstairs bedroom, denied food, officials say", 28 June 2017
While the era of mass starvation is over, malnutrition remains a major problem, particularly among young children and pregnant women.

— Washington Post, "Finding comfort, and North Korea, in a tiny restaurant", 27 June 2017
More than seven million people around Lake Chad are now suffering from severe hunger, including 500,000 children wracked by acute malnutrition.

— lisa palmer, New Republic, "As Lake Chad vanishes, seven million people are on the brink of starvation.", 26 June 2017
DENDERMONDE, Belgium (AP) — A Belgian court on Wednesday convicted two parents in the death of their infant, who succumbed to malnutrition and dehydration because his parents were firm believers in unconventional nutrition.

— raf casert, The Seattle Times, "Belgian court convicts parents in baby’s malnutrition death", 14 June 2017
The boy also showed signs of malnutrition and had lice, Trummel said.

— ken daley, NOLA.com, "Dog cruelty preceded Central City man's child abuse charge, jury told", 13 June 2017
Not to mention that the country’s infant mortality rate has shot up 30 percent during this time because of malnutrition and a lack of basic medical supplies.

— matt o'brien, Twin Cities, "Matt O’Brien: Venezuela’s descent is only beginning", 8 June 2017

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