MALNUTRITION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

malnutrition

noun

as in starvation

the unhealthy condition that results from not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food; poor nutrition a program to help poor children suffering from malnutrition

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Recent Examples on the Web Court papers go on to say her daughter was 31 weeks pregnant and appeared to be suffering from malnutrition. —

Benjamin Johnson, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024 The infant – whose name has not been released – also suffered from heat stress, dehydration, malnutrition, and neglect, according to the coroner’s office. —

Emily Palmer, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Low protein is usually caused by extreme malnutrition (a deficiency in nutrient intake) or kidney or liver diseases, where the body produces too little protein or loses too much of it. —

Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024 The finding suggested repairing the microbiome might lessen the effects of malnutrition in children. —

Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for malnutrition