By Shereen Lehman, MS Reviewed by Mia Syn, MS, RDN on October 31, 2020
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Malnutrition is the condition of not getting enough or getting too much of a nutrient or nutrients. It's the largest contributor to disease across the globe.
Overnutrition is the form of malnutrition that happens when you take in more of a nutrient (or nutrients) than you need every day. Energy overnutrition is common in developed countries like the United States.
Undernutrition is the form of malnutrition that occurs when you don't get enough of a nutrient (or nutrients). Energy undernutrition is more common in under-developed countries
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Overnutrition and Undernutrition of Nutrients
By Shereen Lehman, MS Reviewed by Mia Syn, MS, RDN on October 31, 2020
Empty plate with knife and fork on table.
Jorg Greuel / Getty Images
Malnutrition is the condition of not getting enough or getting too much of a nutrient or nutrients. It's the largest contributor to disease across the globe.
Overnutrition is the form of malnutrition that happens when you take in more of a nutrient (or nutrients) than you need every day. Energy overnutrition is common in developed countries like the United States.
Undernutrition is the form of malnutrition that occurs when you don't get enough of a nutrient (or nutrients). Energy undernutrition is more common in under-developed countries