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Discuss the differences between overnutrition and malnutrition.

babygirl4556:

Malnutrition, on the other hand, is not just deficiency but also an excess of nutrients or vitamins in the body. Following are some types of malnutrition: Marasmus or protein energy malnutrition: This is caused due to the lack of proteins. ... Excess loss of muscle and fat are the causes of marasmus in children. Overnutrition or hyperalimentation is a form of malnutrition in which the intake of nutrients is oversupplied. The amount of nutrients exceeds the amount required for normal growth, development, and metabolism.

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