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    Marasmus May Best Be Described as a Nutritional Deficiency Disease
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Marasmus May Best Be Described as a Nutritional Deficiency Disease

Question 40

Question 40

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Marasmus may best be described as a nutritional deficiency disease caused by:


A) a chronic, severe deprivation of food.
B) excess energy intake.
C) a chronic, severe deprivation of protein.
D) a deficiency of protein and vitamins.
E) a chronic, severe deprivation of enzymes.

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