Which of these conditions is due to an inadequate intake of both protein and calories?

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Marasmus, protein-calorie malnutrition, is due to an inadequate intake of protein and calories or prolonged starvation. Obesity is due to caloric excess; bulimia is an eating disorder. Kwashiorkor is protein malnutrition. Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting. Obesity is caused by excess calories resulting in a body weight greater than 20% the ideal body weight for height. Kwashiorkor is caused by diets high in calories but with little or no protein. The disorder that is caused by inadequate intake of both protein and calories, or starvation, is marasmus.

Which of These Conditions Is Due to an Inadequate Intake