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What is the primary cause of Kwashiorkor, according to recent research?
What is the primary cause of Kwashiorkor, according to recent research?
- Lack of micronutrients
- Infections in early childhood
- Poor adaptation to famine (correct)
- Protein deficiency in diet
What is the term for a hunger crisis that is the most severe kind?
What is the term for a hunger crisis that is the most severe kind?
- Famine (correct)
- Malnutrition
- Undernutrition
- Starvation
What is the result of a body adapting to a shortage of food in Marasmus?
What is the result of a body adapting to a shortage of food in Marasmus?
- Improved immune function
- Wasting of muscles and depletion of fat (correct)
- Increased muscle mass
- Increased fat storage
What is a common factor that contributes to undernutrition in mothers and children?
What is a common factor that contributes to undernutrition in mothers and children?
What is the recommended practice to prevent infantile malnutrition?
What is the recommended practice to prevent infantile malnutrition?
What is a consequence of too many pregnancies close together?
What is a consequence of too many pregnancies close together?
What is the definition of a low birth-weight baby?
What is the definition of a low birth-weight baby?
What is the term for a deficiency of protein, energy, and micronutrients?
What is the term for a deficiency of protein, energy, and micronutrients?
What is a geographical factor that can contribute to undernutrition?
What is a geographical factor that can contribute to undernutrition?
What is a common infection that can contribute to undernutrition?
What is a common infection that can contribute to undernutrition?
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