When you lack a sufficient and balanced supply of nutrients you are undernourished, over a period, you increase your risk of health problems. Prolonged undernourishement can make you vlunerable to serious illness and even premature death.

 

Unfortunately, many people suffer from prolonged undernourishment. They are overfed but undernourished. Despite being overweight or obese, their diets don't provide the nutrients they need for good health. Lifestyle malnutrition has become a major health risk in the modern world.