undernourished (Meaning)

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undernourished (s)

not getting adequate food

The undernourished child was visibly malnourished, with sunken eyes and a gaunt appearance.
Chronic undernourishment can lead to stunted growth, intellectual impairment, and increased susceptibility to infections.
The undernourished population often faces a lack of access to nutritious food and healthcare.
Undernourishment in children can have long-term consequences, including poor bone health and impaired learning abilities.
Governments and organizations must prioritize addressing undernourishment to ensure the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.
The undernourished community is in urgent need of food assistance to prevent further deterioration.
Undernourishment is a major contributor to child mortality and undermines human capital development.
The undernourished mother struggled to breastfeed her infant due to her own nutrient deficiencies.
Undernourishment can result from poverty, food insecurity, and poor dietary habits.
Targeted interventions are needed to address the root causes of undernourishment and improve nutritional outcomes for all.

not getting adequate food

haggard, underfed, thin, starved, malnourished, spare,emaciated, starving, skeletal, scrawny

healthy, fat, hearty, nourished, obese, fit, beefy, burly, fat, chubby

The undernourished child was visibly malnourished, with sunken eyes and a gaunt appearance.

Chronic undernourishment can lead to stunted growth, intellectual impairment, and increased susceptibility to infections.

The undernourished population often faces a lack of access to nutritious food and healthcare.

Undernourishment in children can have long-term consequences, including poor bone health and impaired learning abilities.