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Nutritional status
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The state of a person’s health in terms of the nutrients in his or her diet. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
State of the body in relation to the consumption and utilization of nutrients. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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