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 of malnutrition
In late July, the World Health Organization reported that malnutrition rates among civilians and children have reached alarming levels.
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Sophie Williams, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2025
The $93 million in aid will be used by UNICEF to transport and distribute ready-to-use therapeutic food, which is designed for children suffering from severe malnutrition.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Time is running out for them as malnutrition can claim lives quickly.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Just a couple of daily sachets can lead to a 10 percent weight gain over six weeks, sustaining recovery from severe acute malnutrition for less than $60 per child.
—Alex Christian, Wired News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Sophie Williams, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2025
The $93 million in aid will be used by UNICEF to transport and distribute ready-to-use therapeutic food, which is designed for children suffering from severe malnutrition.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Time is running out for them as malnutrition can claim lives quickly.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Just a couple of daily sachets can lead to a 10 percent weight gain over six weeks, sustaining recovery from severe acute malnutrition for less than $60 per child.
—Alex Christian, Wired News, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for malnutrition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malnutrition
starvation
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The World Food Program reported that 3.1 million Afghans are on the brink of starvation.—
Trisha Mukherjee,
ABC News,
16 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, countless people will suffer disease, starvation, and death from the administration's unconscionable decision to withhold life-saving aid from the world's most vulnerable people.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Malnutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malnutrition. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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