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undernutrition

American

[uhn-der-noo-trish-uhn, -nyoo-] / ˌʌn dər nuˈtrɪʃ ən, -nju- /

noun

nutritional deficiency resulting from lack of food or from the inability of the body to convert or absorb it.

Etymology

Origin of undernutrition

First recorded in 1895–1900; under- + nutrition

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undernutrition

Their immune systems are generally weaker, especially if undernutrition is in the mix.

From Slate ● Aug. 23, 2024

A new tool developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine will help doctors and scientists better understand and overcome childhood undernutrition that contributes to almost half of all deaths of children under 5.

From Science Daily ● May 10, 2024

Being overweight, even obese, does not protect against undernutrition.

From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2024

"To prevent undernutrition in children, we must also address malnutrition in adolescent girls and women," she added.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2023

With such knowledge, we may alter our diet very greatly without danger of undernutrition.

From Everyday Foods in War Time by Rose, Mary Swartz

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