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Undernutrition due to specific nutrient deficiencies

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Link to WHO Definition

Undernutrition due to specific nutrient deficiencies – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/991140339

Disorders in which the body’s specific nutrient requirements are unmet due to inadequate intake, impaired absorption, and/or increased losses. These disorders can occur alone or as multiple deficiencies. They are frequently associated with other conditions such as wasting and stunting.