undernutrition

Noun

Meaning

undernutrition (uncountable)

Inadequate nutrition, either due to a lack of food, or to the inability of the body to absorb its nutrients

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According to another paper — “The Economic Rationale for Investing in Stunting Reduction” by John Hoddinott, Lawrence Haddad and others — chronic undernutrition has neurological consequences that lead to cognitive impairments. Source: Internet

The Malabo-Montpellier Panel’s report, “Nourished: How Africa can build a future free of hunger and malnutrition” reviewed the progress of African countries in reducing hunger and undernutrition in the Millennium Development era (2000-2016). Source: Internet

They prevent stunted growth, which is a largely irreversible result of chronic undernutrition that leads to weaker immune systems and diminished cognitive capacity. Source: Internet

The less obvious, but more likely reason that under-eating can lead to constipation is due to the effects of undernutrition on thyroid hormone. Source: Internet

Imagine if people talked about solving undernutrition just as much as we all talk about obesity. Source: Internet

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