Mr. Katz, who is 48 years old, is admitted to the hospital with a fracture to his left hip. He weighs 248 lb (54 lb above his desired weight). He is considered to be in a state of overnutrition. The statement most true regarding his state of overnutrition is that

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because excess body fat is evident and excess calories are consumed, there is no risk of nutrient deficiency leading to malnutrition.

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excess body weight may or may not be present along with excess consumption of carbohydrates and fat, which results in inadequate vitamin and mineral intake.

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desired nutrients are consumed in excess amounts without the risk of malnutrition.

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even though excess body fat and excess nutrient intake are evident, there still may be a risk for some type of nutrient deficiency leading to malnutrition.

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