Definition: The lack of sufficient energy or protein to meet the body's metabolic demands, as a result of either an inadequate dietary intake of protein, intake of poor quality dietary protein, increased demands due to disease, or increased nutrient losses.
Other names Protein-Calorie Malnutrition; Marasmus; Protein Energy Malnutrition; Protein Calorie Malnutrition; Malnutritions, Protein-Energy; Malnutrition, Protein-Energy; Malnutrition, Protein-Calorie