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4 hours ago · Malnutrition occurs when an organism gets too few or too many nutrients, resulting in health problems. [11] [12] Specifically, it is "a deficiency, excess, or imbalance of energy, protein and other nutrients " which adversely affects the body's tissues and form. [13] Malnutrition is not receiving the correct amount of nutrition.
- 406,000 from nutritional deficiencies (2015)
- 821 million undernourished / 11% of the population (2017)