Top Posters
Since Sunday
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences
New Topic  
Mymikym Mymikym
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 161
Rep: 0 0
A year ago
Why is protein-energy malnutrition more common in children than adults?

a) The childs stomach cannot digest protein from the diet.
b) Adults eat protein sources from the diet that have a higher absorption rate.
c) Because children are growing, their protein needs per unit body weight are higher.
d) Children do not eat enough total calories so that protein must be used as an energy source.
Textbook 
Visualizing Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Visualizing Nutrition: Everyday Choices


Edition: 5th
Authors:
Read 67 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
wrightjbwrightjb
wrote...
#1
Posts: 419
Rep: 14 0
A year ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
More solutions for this book are available here
1

Related Topics

Mymikym Author
wrote...

A year ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
jbag1237
wrote...

Yesterday
You make an excellent tutor!
lolaww
wrote...

2 hours ago
I appreciate what you did here, answered it right Smiling Face with Open Mouth
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1259 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 59
  
 181
  
 280
Your Opinion
Who's your favorite biologist?
Votes: 587
Previous poll results: Does a gender wage gap exist in America?