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a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking or in excess
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Malnutrition is a serious condition resulting from inadequate or unbalanced food intake.
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Not eating enough nutritious food can lead to malnutrition.
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Skipping meals all the time can cause malnutrition, dude.
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Just as plants need proper nutrients to grow, our bodies need proper nourishment to avoid malnutrition.