The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein,energy,and nutrients in the diet is called:

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Marasmus is a form of protein-energy malnutrition that is characterized by a general lack of protein, energy, and nutrients in the diet. It often appears in children between 6 and 18 months of age who are weaned from breastmilk and are given a diet high in carbohydrates but low in protein and other nutrients. The condition is characterized by severe wasting of muscle and adipose tissue, with no edema (swelling) present. Kwashiorkor, on the other hand, is also a form of protein-energy malnutrition but is characterized by edema due to fluid accumulation. Sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis are genetic disorders that do not relate to protein-energy malnutrition.

The Type of Protein-Energy Malnutrition Characterized by a General Lack