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What are the 2 types of malnutrition?


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Types of malnutrition:

  1. Deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients are referred to as malnutrition.
  2. Micronutrient deficiency diseases: It is caused due to deficiency of a particular micronutrient.
  3. Protein-energy malnutrition: It is caused due to deficiency of any or all nutrients.

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