Underfeed: meaning, definitions and examples
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underfeed
[ ˌʌndərˈfiːd ]
health issue
To underfeed means to provide insufficient food or nourishment to someone or something. This term is often used in contexts where individuals, animals, or plants do not receive adequate sustenance to maintain proper health and growth. Underfeeding can lead to malnutrition and a range of health problems, including weakened immune systems and developmental issues. It is important to ensure that nutritional needs are met to prevent the adverse effects of underfeeding.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The farmer realized he had underfed his cattle.
- Underfeeding pets can result in severe health issues.
- Children can suffer from stunted growth if they are underfed.
Translations
Translations of the word "underfeed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subalimentar
🇮🇳 अंडरफीड
🇩🇪 unterernähren
🇮🇩 kekurangan gizi
🇺🇦 недоїдати
🇵🇱 niedożywiać
🇯🇵 栄養不足にする
🇫🇷 sous-alimenter
🇪🇸 subalimentar
🇹🇷 yetersiz beslemek
🇰🇷 영양 부족하게 하다
🇸🇦 نقص التغذية
🇨🇿 podvýživa
🇸🇰 podvýživa
🇨🇳 营养不足
🇸🇮 podhranjenost
🇮🇸 undurfæði
🇰🇿 азықтандыру жеткіліксіз
🇬🇪 არასაკმარისი კვება
🇦🇿 qida çatışmazlığı
🇲🇽 subalimentar
Etymology
The word 'underfeed' is derived from the prefix 'under-', which means insufficient or less than necessary, combined with 'feed', which comes from Middle English 'feden', meaning to nourish or supply food. The first known use of 'underfeed' dates back to the early 20th century, emphasizing the lack of adequate nourishment that can occur in various contexts, such as agriculture, animal husbandry, and human nutrition. Its usage has particularly gained traction in discussions around health and wellness, where the implications of underfeeding are critically examined. As awareness about nutritional needs has grown, so has the understanding and recognition of the term 'underfeed' in both scientific literature and everyday conversation.