What is the Spanish word for "malnutrition"?

Learn how to say "malnutrition" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

malnutrition

Spanish

desnutrición

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Examples of how to use "malnutrition" in Spanish

English
Many children in the world suffer from malnutrition.
Spanish
Muchos niños en el mundo sufren de desnutrición.
English
Children suffer from malnutrition in the region.
Spanish
Los niños sufren de desnutrición en la región.
English
Malnutrition affects learning and school performance.
Spanish
La desnutrición afecta el aprendizaje y el rendimiento escolar.
English
Doctors treated the patient for malnutrition.
Spanish
Los médicos trataron al paciente por desnutrición.
English
Food shortages caused widespread malnutrition last year.
Spanish
La escasez de alimentos causó una desnutrición generalizada el año pasado.

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