Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Undernutrition

Undernutrition is an under-consumption of essential nutrients, causing an individual to lack the physical and mental energy needed to function normally. It can result from inadequate availability, utilization, and absorption of dietary nutrients, leading to health problems such as stunted growth and weakened immunit…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 44× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2691-5014 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Undernutrition is an under-consumption of essential nutrients, causing an individual to lack the physical and mental energy needed to function normally. It can result from inadequate availability, utilization, and absorption of dietary nutrients, leading to health problems such as stunted growth and weakened immunity, cognitive and behavioural deficits, and increased risk of chronic diseases. Undernutrition is a major public health problem worldwide, primarily affecting children and women, and has long-term implications on individuals, families, communities, and countries. To reduce the devastating impacts of undernutrition, interventions such as education and policy changes, improved access to food, supplementation, and improved nutrition knowledge are essential. By addressing undernutrition, we can help people live healthier, longer lives.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 44 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Undernutrition, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Pediatric Health And Nutrition (ISSN 2691-5014).

Journal editorial board
Narcis Flavius Tepeneu · Romania Ann Scheimann · United States Stefan Bittmann · Germany

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