Multiple choice Malnutrition can be caused by all of the following except? Deficiency of nutrients in the diet Imbalance of nutrients in the diet Balance of nutrients in the diet Excess of nutrients in the diet Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy or nutrients. A healthy, balanced diet is the opposite of malnutrition.