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tuffie

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What is one effects of malnutrition on the body's defense system?
 a. The skin becomes thicker with more connective tissue.
  b. Antibodies and immune cell numbers are increased.
 c. Physical barriers to invasion by microbes are increased.
  d. Immune system organs decrease in size.
 e. The skin's sensitivity reaction to antigens is more rapid.

Question 2

Which of the following must be given careful attention when feeding the person with AIDS?
 a. soft foods
 b. small, frequent snacks
 c. food safety
 d. USDA Food Patterns recommendations
  e. food security


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

d

Answer to Question 2

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tuffie

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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