Author Question: Body Mass Index (BMI) values are of limited use for which groups? 1.Athletes 2.Adults over 65 ... (Read 24 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Body Mass Index (BMI) values are of limited use for which groups?
1.Athletes
2.Adults over 65
3.Pregnant women
4.Lactating women
5.All of these choices

Question 2

Describe what happens to the small intestine in cases of severe undernutrition.

kbennett34 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

5

Answer to Question 2

In cases of severe undernutrition with too little energy and nutrients, the absorptive surface of the small intestine shrinks. The surface may be reduced to a tenth of its normal area, preventing it from absorbing what few nutrients a limited food supply may provide. Malnutrition that impairs digestion is self-perpetuating because impaired digestion makes malnutrition worse.