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pro·tein-ener·gy mal·nu·tri·tion

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U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Protein-Energy Malnutrition

    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.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of protein-energy malnutrition in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of protein-energy malnutrition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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  • υποσιτισμού πρωτεΐνες ενέργειαςGreek
  • malnutrition protéino-énergétiqueFrench
  • प्रोटीन-ऊर्जा कुपोषणHindi
  • desnutrição protéico-energéticaPortuguese

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