Malnutrition (Q780)
Subject, term, tag: Malnutrition
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Malnutrition |
Subject, term, tag: Malnutrition |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses three broad groups of conditions: undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age); micronutrient-related malnutrition, which includes micronutrient deficiencies (a lack of important vitamins and minerals) or micronutrient excess; and overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers) (WHO, 2018). Micronutrient deficiencies are sometimes termed ‘hidden hunger’ to emphasise that people can be malnourished in the sense of deficient without being deficient in calories. Hidden hunger can apply even where people are obese. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026