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Malnutrition may cause a situation called Cachexia. In general terms it refers to

  1. loss of weight

  2. inability to adapt to increased food intake

  3. loss of memory

  4. depletion of bones
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Explanation

Cachexia is a complex metabolic syndrome characterized by severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and loss of appetite. It typically occurs in chronic illnesses like cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other serious diseases where the body breaks down muscle and fat tissue regardless of nutritional intake.

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