Pronunciation: /mælˌnjuˈtrɪʃən/
noun a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking or in excess
A1 Malnutrition can occur when a person does not eat enough healthy food.
A2 Children in developing countries are often at risk of malnutrition due to lack of access to nutritious food.
B1 The doctor diagnosed the patient with malnutrition after noticing their low energy levels and weight loss.
B2 Malnutrition can have serious long-term effects on a person's health if not treated promptly.
C1 Efforts to combat malnutrition in impoverished communities require a multi-faceted approach involving education, access to resources, and healthcare.
C2 Research has shown that malnutrition can lead to cognitive impairments and developmental delays in children if not addressed early on.
formal Malnutrition is a serious condition resulting from inadequate or unbalanced food intake.
informal Not eating enough nutritious food can lead to malnutrition.
slang Skipping meals all the time can cause malnutrition, dude.
figurative Just as plants need proper nutrients to grow, our bodies need proper nourishment to avoid malnutrition.
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