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WHATCAUSES MALNUTRITION?

Food and nutrition are directly related to each other. Lack of a balanced diet can lead to different nutritional disorders. Malnutrition can be caused by many factors, some of which may directly lead to this condition. However, some factors are indirectly responsible for malnutrition. The physical, social, and economic conditions of a country may create a general atmosphere of scarcity that can become a possible cause of malnutrition. Common causes of malnutrition are poor diet, medical problems, poverty, food scarcity, and certain physical factors.

WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

APPETITE: the desire and ability to consume food CALAMITIES: accidents or disasters that cause large-scale damage ROUTINELY: regularly, as a habit

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