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Concept information

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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.

Concepto genérico

Conceptos específicos

Sinónimos

  • marasmus
  • protein calorie malnutrition
  • protein-calorie malnutrition

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URI

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

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