An insufficient supply of chemical energy in the diet or a shortage of one or more essential nutrients results in __________.

a. malnutrition
b. undernourishment
c. protein deficiency
d. hypernutrition
e. All of the listed responses are correct.


Answer: a. malnutrition

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