What Happens If You Don't Eat Enough for a Long Time?
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According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition, including undernutrition, is a major global health challenge, with nearly half of deaths in children under five linked to it. For adults, consistently failing to provide the body with adequate dietary energy and nutrients is what happens if you don't eat enough for a long time and can lead to a cascade of severe physical, psychological, and behavioral effects.