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Raju is very lean and weak. He barely gets to eat anything. He is suffering from .

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acidity

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obesity

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malnutrition

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The correct option is C malnutrition
Malnutrition is a condition caused due to the deficient in intake of sufficient amounts of proper food. This results in low nutrients in the body which makes the person thin and weak. According to a study in 2015, about 40% of Indian children suffers from malnutrition, which is caused due to poverty.

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