noun
- the condition of having poor nutrition due to not getting enough food or not getting the right kinds of food
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the child with malnourishment after months of inadequate diet.
- Malnourishment can lead to serious health problems if left untreated.
- The charity works to prevent malnourishment in developing countries.
- Signs of malnourishment include weight loss and fatigue.
- The refugee camp struggled with widespread malnourishment among its residents.
- Proper education about nutrition can help reduce malnourishment rates.