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Cachexia is a condition in which so few calories are consumed that even fat is used up, right?
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More or less: Cachexia is usually associated with serious diseases, e.g., disseminated cancer, advanced aids and is driven by cytokines that accelerate metabolism, depress appetite and promote consumption of fat. There is negative imbalance between intake and expenditure of calories.
Answered 5/13/2012
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