Asked by José Yamil García Alicea on Jul 07, 2024
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Kwashiorkor
A) is a name for a birthing process.
B) results in swollen stomach and feet, hair loss, and rash.
C) is a type of formula given to babies who are malnourished.
D) is a nutrient in breast milk that reduces childhood lymphoma.
Kwashiorkor
A form of protein–energy malnutrition in which the body may break down its own reserves of protein, resulting in enlargement of the stomach, swollen feet, and other symptoms.
- Ascertain the influences on infant nutrition, highlighting the significance of breast-feeding and the transition to solid food consumption.
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Tamika SmithJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Kwashiorkor is a form of severe malnutrition caused by a lack of protein in the diet, leading to symptoms such as swollen stomach and feet, hair loss, and rash.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the influences on infant nutrition, highlighting the significance of breast-feeding and the transition to solid food consumption.