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UNDERNUTRITION Undernutrition, or subnutrition, is a deficiency of essential nutrients in the body. It can occur due to lack of food, lack of nutrients in the food, or by the body’s inability to use the provided nutrients. In all cases, the body suffers from weakness and disorders related to nutrition. The lack of proper nutrition affects the growth and development of the body. Undernutrition, in general, is the result of unhealthy or poor diets due to poverty. It is the most common reason for malnutrition in the world.

AGE GROUPS AND MALNUTRITION Children are especially susceptible to malnutrition, as their growth and development suffers the most from nutrient deficiency. The elderly may also suffer from malnutrition. Our body stops producing certain nutrients in old age. These nutrients must be supplied through diet. OVERNUTRITION Overnutrition is the state of having an excess of nutrients. Many

people believe that only the deficiency of nutrients can be harmful for our body. However,

exceeding the normal requirement of nutrients may also cause problems. Our body needs the essential nutrients in balanced quantities. Overnutrition can be caused by the inclusion of limited nutrients in our diet.

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