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Noun
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Our nutrition programs in Baidoa, Somalia, have reported an increase in malnutrition admissions since the funding cuts.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025 -
Obesity rates have continued their upward march around the world, even in countries that use the strictest warning labels and in parts of the world where other citizens suffer from malnutrition.—
Hank Cardello,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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This month, whales have died in Long Beach and Huntington Beach from the toxin and dozens of pelicans have become ill, with their offspring on the brink of starvation.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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With the blockade of supplies in place, Gaza's population of approximately 2.1 million people faces a crisis of starvation, disease and despair.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Undernourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undernourishment. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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