used here as shorthand, for ease of reading, to refer to inadequate access to food. The proportion or prevalence of undernutrition is calculated from a cut-off point (based on 1.2 BMR for adults here), DES, and an estimate of the distribution. Those estimated to have less than this cut-off are also referred to as having "marginal access to food". Details are in section 4.1.5.
an intake of nutrients insufficient to meet daily energy requirements because of inadequate food intake or improper digestion and absorption of food
result of prolonged low level of food intake and/or poor absorption of food consumed. Manifestations include wasting, stunting or underweight, reduced cognitive ability, poor health status and low productivity
restricting the daily caloric intake of an animal or person without causing malnutrition