malnutrição
[mal-nu-tri-ção]
nounfemininepl: malnutrições
malnutrition
1. A condition resulting from an inadequate or unbalanced diet, leading to a lack of essential nutrients, vitamins, or minerals in the body
Malnutrition affects millions of children in developing countries.
A malnutrição afeta milhões de crianças em países em desenvolvimento.
2. Poor physical condition caused by insufficient food intake or improper nutrition
The refugee camp struggled with widespread malnutrition among its inhabitants.
O campo de refugiados lutava contra a malnutrição generalizada entre seus habitantes.
3. Health problems resulting from deficiency of specific nutrients or overnutrition
Both undernutrition and overnutrition can lead to malnutrition.
Tanto a subnutrição quanto a supernutrição podem levar à malnutrição.
Malnutrição is a significant public health concern in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is commonly used in medical, governmental, and NGO contexts when discussing poverty, food security, and health policies. Brazil has made substantial progress in reducing childhood malnutrition through social programs like Bolsa Família, making this word frequent in discussions of social welfare and public health initiatives.
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