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Malnutrition

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A term used to refer to any condition in which the body does not receive enough nutrients for proper function.

Malnutrition may range from mild to severe and life-threatening.

It can be a result of starvation, in which a person has an inadequate intake of calories, or it may be related to a deficiency of one particular nutrient (for example, vitamin C deficiency).

Malnutrition can also occur because a person can not properly digest or absorb nutrients from the food they consume, as may occur with certain medical conditions.

Malnutrition remains a significant global problem, especially in developing countries

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