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Preferred term

Protein-Energy Malnutrition  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The lack of sufficient energy or protein to meet the body's metabolic demands, as a result of either an inadequate dietary intake of protein, intake of poor quality dietary protein, increased demands due to disease, or increased nutrient losses.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Protein-Calorie Malnutrition

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XC3R53J8-B

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