Question: what is the difference between undernutrition malnutrition and overnutrition?
Answer: 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).