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==Consequences of Energy Deficiency==
==Consequences of Energy Deficiency==
Inadequate energy intake results in poor growth (puppies and kittens), lethargy, weakness, compromised immune function, and poor performance (whether reproductive or athletic). Complete starvation results in loss of adipose tissue as well as loss of lean body mass and atrophy of internal organs.
Inadequate energy intake results in poor growth (puppies and kittens), lethargy, weakness, compromised [[:Category:Immunology|immune function]], and poor performance (whether reproductive or athletic). Complete starvation results in loss of adipose tissue as well as loss of lean body mass and atrophy of internal organs.
Commercial dog and cat foods are designed to provide complete and balanced nutrition when fed to maintain optimal body weight. Underfeeding of energy from a commercial dog or cat food may also result in inadequate intake of all other [[Nutrition Glossary#Essential Nutrients|essential nutrients]].
Commercial dog and cat foods are designed to provide complete and balanced nutrition when fed to maintain optimal body weight. Underfeeding of energy from a commercial dog or cat food may also result in inadequate intake of all other [[Nutrition Glossary#Essential Nutrients|essential nutrients]].