Preferred Term:
protein energy malnutrition
Definition:
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.
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Entry Terms:
- protein-calorie malnutrition
- protein calorie malnutrition
- marasmus
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37113
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