What is true about protein energy malnutrition?

a. it is characterized by wasting and susceptibility to infection.
b. it results from adequate protein but insufficient carbohydrate intake.
c. it results from the breakdown of body fat.
d. it occurs most often in breast-fed infants.


Ans: a. it is characterized by wasting and susceptibility to infection.

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