Can You Be Malnourished and Not Hungry? Understanding the Disconnect
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition is defined as deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. It is entirely possible to be malnourished and not hungry, a silent condition often overlooked because the common symptom of hunger is absent.