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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.
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Visualizing Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Visualizing Nutrition: Everyday Choices


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