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True or False

A diet lacking macronutrients leads to health problems wherever a diet lacking micronutrients does not

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Macronutrient deficiencies include deficiencies in protein, fat, and/or calories, and can lead to stunting, pronounced wasting (marasmus) or a disproportionately large abdomen (a sign of kwashiorkor). Marasmus is a disease of severe wasting due to a prolonged inadequate intake of protein, carbohydrate, and fat. Protein is really needed (especially if this is a diet for a person under 25) so true? The question isn’t really finished though, but this is the correct answer.
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