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urbanoutfitters

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Why are young people with cystic fibrosis short and very lean for their age?

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Kwashiorkor is best described as:
 A) fibrous proteins.
  B) high biological value protein sources.
  C) complementary protein sources.
  D) lack of protein and energy in the diet.
  E) lack of protein in the diet.



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Answer to Question 1

Children with cystic fibrosis are chronically undernourished, grow poorly, and have difficulty maintaining normal body weight. Complications that may develop over time include pancreatitis, glucose intolerance or diabetes (due to destruction of insulin-producing cells), and gallbladder and liver diseases.

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urbanoutfitters

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Reply 2 on: Aug 19, 2018
:D TYSM


ricroger

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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