noun
- the practice of eating too little food or consuming insufficient calories
Usage: medical/health context
Examples
- The doctor was concerned about her undereating and recommended a nutritionist.
- Undereating can lead to fatigue and nutrient deficiencies.
- His undereating during exam week worried his parents.
- The counselor addressed the student’s undereating habits.
- Chronic undereating may slow down metabolism.
- She recognized that her undereating was affecting her energy levels.