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Protein-energy malnutrition, which includes marasmus and kwashiorkor, is caused by inadequate intake of protein and calories. Marasmus involves inadequate intake of both protein and calories leading to emaciation, while kwashiorkor involves inadequate protein intake with reasonable calorie intake and is characterized by edema. Protein-energy malnutrition can affect nearly every organ system and is associated with deficiencies in vitamins, essential fatty acids, and trace elements like zinc, which may contri

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Herdwin Limas II

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