1. the practice of giving insufficient food or nutrition to a person or animal

Examples

• The veterinarian warned against underfeeding puppies during their growth period.
• Chronic underfeeding can lead to serious health problems in children.
• The rescue organization found evidence of systematic underfeeding at the facility.
• Underfeeding of livestock results in poor meat quality and reduced profits.
• The study examined the long-term effects of underfeeding on cognitive development.
• Signs of underfeeding include weight loss and lethargy in pets.