Impaired Development or Function That Results from an Inadequate Intake

question 27

Multiple Choice

Impaired development or function that results from an inadequate intake, absorption, or utilization of the nutrients needed for optimal growth, development, and body function is best termed

• A) malnutrition.
• B) undernutrition.
• C) malabsorption.
• D) hunger.

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Definitions:

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition that results in vision loss due to the deterioration of the central portion of the retina, known as the macula.

Myopia

A common vision condition also known as nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly.

Hyperopia

A vision condition, also known as farsightedness, where distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby objects due to the eye's shape.

Ménière's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells (vertigo) and hearing loss.