Malnutrition occurs when a person's body does not get enough of what it needs to stay healthy and functioning, such as vitamins, minerals, and energy (calories). Malnutrition comes in many ways, some of which are:
- When a person does not get enough of the nutrients they require, they are undernourished. It's linked to eating too little and can cause you to lose weight, lose muscle, stop growing (if you're a kid), and make you sick.
- Over...