Who Does Malnourished Mean?

Malnutrition is a serious condition that happens when your diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients. It means "poor nutrition" and can refer to: undernutrition – not getting enough nutrients. overnutrition – getting more nutrients than needed.

What does the word malnourished means?

English Language Learners Definition of malnourished

: not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food : poorly nourished. See the full definition for malnourished in the English Language Learners Dictionary. malnourished. adjective. mal·​nour·​ished | \ (ˈ)mal-ˈnər-isht, -ˈnə-risht \

Who is a malnourished person?

Malnutrition refers to when a person's diet does not provide enough nutrients or the right balance of nutrients for optimal health. Causes of malnutrition include inappropriate dietary choices, a low income, difficulty obtaining food, and various physical and mental health conditions.