Which of the following is most likely to result from a chronic deficiency of protein and energy?

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Chronic deficiency of protein and energy can result in severe malnutrition, which may lead to a condition called marasmus. This is a form of protein-energy malnutrition that causes muscle wasting, severe weight loss, stunted growth, and weakened immune system. PKU (phenylketonuria) is a genetic disorder that affects the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine and has no relation to a deficiency of protein and energy. Gallstones are formed from the excess buildup of cholesterol and other substances in the gallbladder and are not directly linked to deficiency of protein and energy. Increased resistance to infection is unlikely to occur in severe malnutrition, as the immune system is weakened.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Result from a Chronic