What Classifies Someone as Malnourished?
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition encompasses deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients. It is a serious condition that can be difficult to recognize, as it includes both undernutrition and overnutrition. This broader definition helps classify someone as malnourished by considering all forms of poor nutrition, not just insufficient intake.
