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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. noninfectious diseases
  3. diet-related diseases
  4. deficiency diseases
  5. malnutrition
  6. protein energy malnutrition
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. noninfectious diseases
  3. diet-related diseases
  4. deficiency diseases
  5. malnutrition
  6. protein energy malnutrition

Término preferido

protein energy malnutrition

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information The lack of sufficient energy or protein to meet the body's metabolic demands, as a result of either an inadequate dietary intake of protein, intake of poor quality dietary protein, increased demands due to disease, or increased nutrient losses.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings

    Tipo: Concept definition

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Sinónimos

  • marasmus
  • protein calorie malnutrition
  • protein-calorie malnutrition

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37113

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