A food frequency questionnaire reveals that an individual has very low energy intake. What other information would be needed before a diagnosis of malnutrition could be made?

a) Anthropometric measurements
b) Medical history
c) Physical exam
d) All of these analyses would be required.


Ans: d) All of these analyses would be required.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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