underfeeding

English

Verb

underfeeding

1. present participle and gerund of underfeed

Noun

underfeeding (countable and uncountable, plural underfeedings)

1. Inadequate feeding.
   • 1958, Oklahoma. State Dept. of Education, Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, page 192:

     Since malnutrition and underfeedings occur among every group of children, the school lunch is essential in improving this state of nutrition.