Question

Lack of proper food over a period of time can lead to what condition, where the body is not getting enough nutrients to grow and stay healthy?

Answer 1

malnutrition

Refusing one meal won't stunt your growth. But lack of proper food over a period of time can lead to malnutrition. That means, the body is not getting enough nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Kids who are malnourished may not grow as tall as they would otherwise.