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undernutrition

American

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

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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Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2024

The research also highlights differences in focus between higher income countries and developing nations, with most studies in Africa and Asia focusing on undernutrition and those from North America and Europe focusing entirely on overnutrition.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

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

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

More than 43.4% of the country's children under 5 years of age are suffering from nutrition problems, according to the report released in October, with 42.9% suffering from some form of undernutrition.

From Reuters • Jan. 18, 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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