The condition of extreme energy deficit,causing tissue wasting,is known as

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Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) refers to a condition characterized by extreme energy deficit, causing tissue wasting. Pellagra is a deficiency disease caused by lack of niacin (vitamin B3), while kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition caused by insufficient protein intake. "Malnutrition" is a general term that encompasses a range of nutritional deficiencies and imbalances.

The Condition of Extreme Energy Deficit,causing Tissue Wasting,is Known as