An excess or deficiency of one or more nutrients is called:
a. undernutrition c. overnutrition
b. malnutrition d. malabsorption
B
Malnutrition is an excess or deficiency of one or more nutrients. Malnutrition or poor nutrition occurs when body cells receive insufficient or excessive amounts of nutrients. Undernutrition is deficiency of one or more nutrients. Undernutrition happens as a result of deficiency of one or many nutrients. Overnutrition refers to excessive intake of one or more nutrients.
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