Undernutrition and Malnutrition: What is it Called When You are Suffering from Lack of Food?
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According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition remains one of the gravest threats to public health worldwide, encompassing both nutrient deficiency and excess. When a person is suffering from lack of food, the medical term for this condition is **undernutrition**, which is a specific type of malnutrition.