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Protein-Energy Malnutrition
(Marasmus; Protein-Calorie Malnutrition)
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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Wikipedia
Protein-energy malnutrition, Discrete optimized protein energy, Epidemiology of malnutrition, Geriatric rehabilitation, Malnutrition-inflammation complex, Kaolack Region, Diourbel Region, Nioro du Rip Department, Kaolack Department, Roman Catholic Diocese of Kaolack
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