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on: Aug 20, 2018
What causes kwashiorkor to develop in some children with protein-calorie malnutrition?
 a. an infection
  b. genetic traits triggered by low protein intake
  c. an inability to utilize protein and fat normally during starvation
  d. an allergic reaction to certain essential amino acids
  e. a parasite found in water

Question 2

Healthy dietary patterns provide polyunsaturated fats as the main types of fat.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


momtoalll

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

True


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