What does malnutrition mean?
A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems. It can also refer to a lack of proper nutrition.
Example
"The doctor warned the mother that her child was suffering from malnutrition due to a lack of essential vitamins."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.