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βοΈMalnutrition is a condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems.It may involve calories, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins or minerals.
βοΈNot enough nutrients is called undernutrition or undernourishment while too much is called overnutrition.
βοΈMalnutrition is often used to specifically refer to undernutrition where an individual is not getting enough calories, protein, or micronutrients.
βοΈIf undernutrition occurs during pregnancy, or before two years of age, it may result in permanent problems with physical and mental development.
βοΈExtreme undernourishment, known as starvation, may have symptoms that include:
βͺοΈa short height
βͺοΈthin body
βͺοΈvery poor energy levels
βͺοΈand swollen legs and abdomen.
βοΈPeople also often get infections and are frequently cold.The symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies depend on the micronutrient that is lacking.
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