When a Diet Is Chronically Low in Both Proteins and Calories

question 46

Multiple Choice

When a diet is chronically low in both proteins and calories, the condition is called

• A)PEM.
• B)edema.
• C)osteoporosis.
• D)PDCAAS.

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