The Type of Malnutrition That Results Primarily from Not Consuming

question 64

Multiple Choice

The type of malnutrition that results primarily from not consuming enough calories is called

• A)kwashiorkor.
• B)marasmus.
• C)sickle cell anemia.
• D)phenylketonuria.

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