Kwashiorkor is a form of protein-energy malnutrition primarily caused by a deficiency in dietary protein, while overall caloric intake may be normal, and is characterized by the presence of edema.

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  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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• protein-energy malnutrition concept
• caloric intake concept