malnutrition

Example Sentences

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She was later diagnosed with malnutrition from her poor intake of food.

From BBC

We’ve seen harrowing pictures of mass starvation and malnutrition in Africa caused by a widespread food deficit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then once a child is born, external factors such as malnutrition or disease can affect the likelihood that they reach their full height potential.

From Los Angeles Times

The officials also said they don’t have enough therapeutic food to treat children with severe malnutrition, and that pregnancy complications are on the rise because expectant mothers have difficulties reaching hospitals.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Scots quickly succumbed to disease and malnutrition as their crops failed.

From The Wall Street Journal