Malnutrition can affect every system in the body, depending upon the cause of the malnutrition. In mild to moderate cases of malnutrition, no symptoms or signs may be evident; however, as the condition persists, the signs and symptoms will become more pronounced.
1 Just like a solid, the density of a liquid equals the mass of the liquid divided by its volume; D = m/v. 2  The density of water is 1 gram per cubic centimeter.  The density of a substance is the same regardless of the size of the sample.
Key Concepts. 1  Since density is a characteristic property of a substance, each liquid has its own characteristic density. 2  The density of a liquid determines whether it will float on or sink in another liquid. 3  A liquid will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in.