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STALIN [3.7K]
2 years ago
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______ refers to inadequate growth in an infant or child because of insufficient nutritional intake, inefficient nutrient absorp

tion, or excessive energy expenditure.
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Bogdan [553]2 years ago
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Malnutrition refers to inadequate growth in an infant or child because of insufficient nutritional intake, inefficient nutrient absorption, or excessive energy expenditure.

<h3>Why does malnutrition occur? </h3>

The lack of nutrients supplied to the body leads to a condition called malnutrition. It happens when the diet of a person does not contain the appropriate amount of nutrients required by them.

Malnutrition is related to several socio-economic factors. These are

  1. Low income
  2. Difficulty in obtaining food
  3. Already existing physical issues.

Malnutrition also has several effects. These are

  1. Improper growth
  2. Alarmingly low weight
  3. Loss of body functions

Therefore, malnutrition is the condition referring to inadequate growth.

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