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Under nutrition

Under nutrition may result from a great variety of causes. A diet that is in adequate in caloric content, but is of good quality in so far as its composition is concerned, leads only to underweight. In most cases, however, a diet deficient in caloric value is also lacking in essential nutrients.
Malnutrition may result not [...]

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NUTRITION

In addition to serving as a source of energy for the organism, the food stuffs must supply necessary constituents for body growth and the maintenance of cellular integrity. A normal state of nutrition requires the administration of a diet adequate in caloric content as well as one containing sufficient protein, vitamin, and minerals. Following trauma [...]

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