What is insufficient food intake? A guide to undernutrition
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, undernutrition, a form of insufficient food intake, is responsible for nearly half of all deaths among children under five globally. This condition, also known as undernutrition, occurs when a person does not consume enough energy and nutrients to meet their body's needs, leading to serious health consequences.