undernourished
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Nearly half of the country is undernourished, according to the United Nations, shrinking the potential pool of players.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
When someone is underweight or undernourished, the immediate goal is medical stability—even if it means relying entirely on “safe foods” to get there.
From Slate • Jan. 4, 2025
“We always mention that malnutrition isn't just being undernourished, it's also overnourished also overweight and obese children, and very difficult to diet,” explains Dr Silvestre.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024
"We believe this new model will help us investigate many of the major challenges facing undernourished children, including higher rates of infection and changes in cognitive development," said Cowardin, part of UVA's Department of Pediatrics.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2024
He’d lost much of his hair since turning fifty, and his belly, always undernourished in appearance, now suggested a shriveled emaciation.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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