What Happens if We Eat Insufficient Food? The Consequences Explained
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, nearly half of all deaths in children under five years of age are linked to undernutrition, underscoring the critical global impact of insufficient food intake. When our bodies are deprived of the necessary fuel and nutrients, a cascade of physiological and psychological changes is triggered to conserve energy and ensure survival.