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Which of the following is a feature of malnutrition?
 
  a. Dysentery is common and leads to diarrhea and nutrient depletion.
  b. Intestinal villi grow slightly larger to provide additional absorptive surfaces for nutrients.
  c. Digestive enzyme production increases in order to extract as much of the ingested nutrients as possible.
  d. Infections are uncommon due to insufficient availability of nutrients in the body to support growth of bacteria and viruses.
  e. Children typically recover well from marasmus if adequate food is provided.

Question 2

What factor in breast milk binds iron and prevents it from supporting the growth of the infant's intestinal bacteria?
 
  a. Colostrum
  b. Lactoferrin
  c. Hemoferritin
  d. Bifidus factor
  e. Lysozyme


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emily12345

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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