_____ occurs when a person does not consume enough food of any kind. it can lead to illness, weight loss, and death. stunting ma

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_____ occurs when a person does not consume enough food of any kind. it can lead to illness, weight loss, and death. stunting ma

rasmus kwashiorkor protein-calorie malnutrition

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elena55 [62] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-31T23:43:33+03:00

Answer: protein-calorie malnutrition

Explanation:

Primary protein-calorie malnutrition is a problem that is caused by the lack of access to adequate amount of diet which contains essential nutrient for health and development. This can be seen among children and elderly persons. This is the cause of malnourishment. Marasmus and kwashiorkor are the examples of the primary protein-calorie malnutrition.

Angelina_Jolie [31] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-31T21:23:36+03:00

Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) occurs when a person does not consume enough food of any kind. it can lead to illness, weight loss, and death. PCM is characterized with <span>muscle waste, loss of subcutaneous fat; 50% of recommended nutritional intake o for 2 weeks or more...</span>
Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are illnesses that occur as a result of the protein-calorie malnutrition.