poor nutrition
[pɔr nu'trɪʃən]
noun phrase
má nutrição
1. inadequate intake of essential nutrients needed for proper health and bodily functions
Poor nutrition can lead to serious health problems in children.
A má nutrição pode levar a sérios problemas de saúde nas crianças.
2. a diet lacking in vitamins, minerals, proteins, or other vital nutrients
The study showed that poor nutrition contributed to increased disease rates.
O estudo mostrou que a má nutrição contribuiu para o aumento das taxas de doenças.
3. malnutrition; the state of being undernourished
Poor nutrition in developing countries remains a critical public health issue.
A má nutrição nos países em desenvolvimento permanece uma questão crítica de saúde pública.
Poor nutrition is a significant public health concern in both Brazil and the United States, though manifested differently. In Brazil, it primarily affects lower-income populations in rural and urban areas, while in the USA, poor nutrition is increasingly linked to obesity and diet-related diseases across various socioeconomic groups. The term is commonly used in public health campaigns, educational programs, and healthcare discussions in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to suffer from poor nutrition
to combat poor nutrition
at risk of poor nutrition
a cycle of poor nutrition
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