A state of poor health that results from inappropriate caloric intake or deficiency in one or more nutrients is: food scarcity. malnutrition. overnutrition. obesity.

A state of poor health that results from inappropriate caloric intake or deficiency in one or more nutrients is: food scarcity. malnutrition. overnutrition. obesity.

The correct answer is malnutrition.

Malnutrition refers to a state of poor health caused by an imbalance between the intake of nutrients and the body’s needs. This can result from either inadequate caloric intake (undernutrition) or an excess of certain nutrients (overnutrition), as well as deficiencies in specific essential nutrients.

Food scarcity refers to a lack of available food, which can contribute to malnutrition.
Overnutrition refers to the intake of excessive amounts of nutrients, particularly calories, leading to conditions like obesity.
Obesity is a condition of excessive body fat, often due to overnutrition, but it is not synonymous with malnutrition.
Malnutrition encompasses both deficiencies and excesses in nutrition.