____________ Is Malnutrition That Results from an Inadequate Intake, Absorption

question 25

Short Answer

____________ is malnutrition that results from an inadequate intake, absorption, or utilization of the nutrients or calories needed for optimal growth, development, and body function.

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Definitions:

Esteem Needs

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these represent the human need for respect, self-esteem, and recognition from others.

Self-actualizing Individuals

People who have achieved the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, realizing their potential and possessing an ongoing appreciation for life and personal growth.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that suggests an individual's behavior is both influenced by and influences personal factors and the environment simultaneously.

Maslow's Concept

Refers to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943, which posits that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.