Matching

A. a state of PEM resulting from a severe deficiency of calories
B. when a body retains more nitrogen than it excretes
C. the measure of nitrogen consumed against nitrogen excreted
D. a severe deficiency of protein
E. daily protein recommendation for adults age 18 and older
F. daily protein recommendation for 14- to 18-year-olds
G. a lack of sufficient dietary protein and/or calories
H. a chronic disease involving poor bone density

23. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)
24. Marasmus
25. Kwashiorkor
26. 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight
27. 0.85 grams per kilogram
28. Osteoporosis
29. Nitrogen balance
30. Positive nitrogen balance


23. ANS: G
24. ANS: A
25. ANS: D
26. ANS: E
27. ANS: F
28. ANS: H
29. ANS: C
30. ANS: B

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