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malnutrition

[mal-noo-trish-uhn, -nyoo-] / ˌmæl nuˈtrɪʃ ən, -nju- /


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Malnutrition and poor dietary diversity remain significant challenges for children in Ethiopia, despite the country's large livestock population, a study highlights.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024

Malnutrition is not the only cause of a surge in mortality.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

Malnutrition also can weaken the immune system over time, leaving children vulnerable to diseases that can kill.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Malnutrition heightens vulnerability to disease, the World Health Organization pointed out in a recent report.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2023

Starvation or Malnutrition is believed to produce many cases of acidosis in childhood and adults suffering from diseases in which certain foods have been limited.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.




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