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renzo156

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Unusual swelling of a toddler's face and abdomen and thin, colorless hair are symptoms of
 
  kwashiorkor.
  marasmus.
  rickets.
  hypoglycemia.

Question 2

Which of the following is a disease caused by chronic malnutrition in childhood in which a protein deficiency makes the child more vulnerable to other diseases, such as measles, diarrhea, and influenza?
 
  carbohydrate malnutrition
  kwashiorkor
  vitamin malabsorption
  meniscus



tanna.moeller

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Answer to Question 1

kwashiorkor.

Answer to Question 2

kwashiorkor



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