Which health condition arises from insufficient intake of essential nutrients?

Which health condition arises from insufficient intake of essential nutrients?

• A. Dehydration
• B. Obesity
• C. Malnutrition
• D. Anemia

Answer: (C)

When the diet doesn’t provide enough essential nutrients, the body can’t function properly and growth, energy, and immune defenses falter—this is malnutrition. It’s a broad term that includes not getting enough calories as well as lacking specific vitamins and minerals. Dehydration is about not having enough water, which is a different issue. Obesity comes from excess energy intake relative to use. Anemia can occur from particular nutrient shortages (like iron) but is a specific medical condition within the broader problem of malnutrition, not the general issue described.

When the diet doesn’t provide enough essential nutrients, the body can’t function properly and growth, energy, and immune defenses falter—this is malnutrition. It’s a broad term that includes not getting enough calories as well as lacking specific vitamins and minerals. Dehydration is about not having enough water, which is a different issue. Obesity comes from excess energy intake relative to use. Anemia can occur from particular nutrient shortages (like iron) but is a specific medical condition within the broader problem of malnutrition, not the general issue described.