noun
- poor nutrition caused by not having enough food or not eating the right kinds of food
Examples
- Malnutrition affects millions of children worldwide.
- The doctor said the patient’s symptoms were caused by severe malnutrition.
- Poor communities often struggle with malnutrition due to lack of access to healthy foods.
- The charity works to prevent malnutrition in developing countries.
- Signs of malnutrition include fatigue, weight loss, and weakened immunity.
- The refugee camp provided medical care for those suffering from malnutrition.