All of the following statements regarding malnutrition are true EXCEPT:
a. undernutrition refers to insufficient consumption or use of energy and/or essential nutrients.
b. malnutrition includes undernourishment, undernutrition, and overnutrition.
c. inadequate protein intake is the only cause of malnutrition in developed countries.
d. undernourishment refers only to inadequate energy intake.
Ans: c. inadequate protein intake is the only cause of malnutrition in developed countries.
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