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Undernourished vs. Malnourished — What's the Difference?

Undernourished vs. Malnourished — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Undernourished and Malnourished

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Undernourished

To provide with insufficient quantity or quality of nourishment to sustain proper health and growth.

Malnourished

Affected by improper nutrition or an insufficient diet.

Undernourished

Provided with insufficient nourishment to sustain proper health and growth.

Malnourished

Suffering from malnutrition

Undernourished

Not getting adequate food;
Gaunt underfed children
Badly undernourished
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Malnourished

Simple past tense and past participle of malnourish

Malnourished

Not getting adequate food; suffering from malnutrition; underfed.

Malnourished

Not being provided with adequate nourishment

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