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What is the difference between emaciated and malnourished?

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According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition in all its forms affects people globally, encompassing both undernutrition and overweight. While often used interchangeably, the terms emaciated and malnourished describe distinct aspects of a person's nutritional and physical state, which is a crucial distinction in a medical context.