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Concept information

Preferred term

malnutrition

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A condition caused by inadequate intake or inadequate digestion of nutrients. It may result from eating an inadequate or unbalanced diet, digestive problems, absorption problems, or other medical conditions.

Broader concept

Narrower concepts

Synonyms

  • malnourishment
  • undernutrition

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/20759

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