Author Question: Briefly explain why infants between six months and one year can be at increased risk for severe ... (Read 60 times)

storky111 · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Briefly explain why infants between six months and one year can be at increased risk for severe undernutrition during their second year of life.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

After a meal, proteins help increase ________ more than do either carbohydrates or fat.

A) hunger B) thirst C) nausea D) satiety

rekilledagain · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

During months 6 through 12, infants are often transitioning from breast milk to a combination of breast milk and solid foods, and if inadequate feeding occurs at that time, it can lead to diminished growth and the potential for severe undernutrition during the subsequent year.

Answer to Question 2

D