Author Question: Malnutrition due to inadequate iron intake is called kwashiorkor. Indicate whether the statement is ... (Read 22 times)

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Malnutrition due to inadequate iron intake is called kwashiorkor.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Malnutrition and health problems are common whenever low birthweight in newborns and underweight in young children are prevalent.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

True



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