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Hunger is a word that connotes the body's physiological need for food. Malnutrition literally means bad nutrition. It could mean not enough food or not enough of the right food resulting in an unhealthy diet. Famine is a severe lack of food which can result in starvation and death.
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∙ 14y agoHunger is when you have a lack of food and nutrition and you have a desire for food and nutrients.
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What is the difference between undernutrition and malnutrition?
hunger, poverty, and malnutrition
What is the difference between hunger and famine?
Hunger is when you don't eat an famine is starvation on a large amount of people
Where does the word famine originate?
The word "famine" originates from the Latin word "fames," which means hunger.
What was the Great Hunger?
the great hunger was the sames as the potato famine
What are the things to help end hunger and malnutrition?
Grub
What is meant by hunger and malnutrition?
Hunger is the state of wanting or needing food, and occurs when someone has not eaten, or not eaten enough - they are hungry.Malnutrition is caused by a lack of the essential nutrients in the diet. Either a person does not eat enough food, or eats mostly foods that do not have the essential nutrients. The term malnutrition is typically used for people in a famine (starvation), or those living in extreme poverty, who lack sufficient food of any kind.
What is the number 1 health risk in the world?
Hunger and Malnutrition
Can a cheetahs die from hunger?
of course. everything with a brain(yes, bugs have brains) can die from hunger or malnutrition.
What is widespread hunger called?
A case of wide-spread hunger is usually called a famine.
What is another word for hunger?
famine is another word
What are the effects of lack of provisions?
Hunger and malnutrition are effects of lack of provisions.
What is chronic persistent hunger and famine?
- Chronic persistent hunger may be caused by these two conditions: Undernutrition: not getting enough to eat, weak immune system Malnutrition: Poorly balanced diet, not enough carbs, protein, vitamins, minerals, etc. Makes body prone to common diseases (diarrhea, influenza) - Famine is a condition of rapid and severe undernutrition, where food shortages occur because of an inability to grow or collect food.
