Causes of PEM in adults include _____
A)being vegetarian, excessive lipid absorption, menstruation, and obesity
B)being vegan, food allergies, excessive urinary losses, and chronic fatigue syndrome
C)periods of rapid growth, taking herbal supplements, and excessive fiber in the diet
D)inadequate intake, protein malabsorption, excessive blood loss, and infection

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Inadequate intake, protein malabsorption, excessive blood loss, and infection are all common causes of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in adults. Being vegetarian or vegan, food allergies, and excessive urinary losses may contribute to PEM in certain individuals, but they are not as common as the causes listed in option D. Periods of rapid growth, taking herbal supplements, and excessive fiber in the diet are also not commonly associated with PEM in adults.

Causes of PEM in Adults Include _____