protein
definition of protein
1. a molecule made up of amino acids that the body needs for good health. Proteins are the basis of body structures such as skin and muscle, and substances such as enzymes and antibodies.1
protein-energy malnutrition
definition of protein-energy malnutrition
1. a group of conditions that result when the body does not get enough protein or energy (calories), or both, to support growth and development and for the body to work properly.1