Meaning of the word undernutrition in English

What does undernutrition mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

undernutrition

US /ˌʌndərˈnuːtrɪʃən/
UK /ˌʌndəˈnjuːtrɪʃən/

Noun

the condition of not having enough food or not having enough of the right kind of food to be healthy

Example:
Millions of children suffer from severe undernutrition.
The report highlighted the global challenge of combating undernutrition.