Edexcel GCSE Biology · 1BI0
Specification 5.23, 5.24 · Paper 1
Poor nutrition caused by an insufficient, excessive or unbalanced intake of nutrients or energy.
Revise: Causes of Non-Communicable DiseasesMalnutrition does not mean only having too little food. It can result from too little energy, too much energy or an unbalanced diet. Its effects depend on what is lacking: insufficient iron can cause anaemia, while insufficient calcium can contribute to weak or brittle bones.
- Revise: Obesity, Malnutrition and Lifestyle Factors