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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 associated with underlying illness, characterized by loss of muscle with or without loss of fat mass. While it involves inability to properly utilize nutrients, the most visible and defining characteristic is significant weight loss and muscle wasting.

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