A form of undernutrition caused by an extremely deficient intake of calories, protein, or both is termed ________. Two examples of this type of malnutrition are kwashiorkor and marasmus.

A. protein-energy malnutrition
B. bulimia
C. anorexia
D. scurvy


Answer: A

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