Is malnourishment a type of starvation?

Malnourishment is a condition where the body does not receive the necessary nutrients it needs to function properly. Starvation, on the other hand, is a more severe state of deprivation where the body is deprived of food for an extended period leading to health complications and even death. Malnourishment can result from inadequate dietary intake, while starvation is the extreme consequence of prolonged inadequate food intake.