Which of the Following Is NOT True of Marginal Zinc

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of marginal zinc deficiencies in the diets of young children

• A) They are common among children living in poverty.
• B) They contribute to increased risk of infectious diseases, including diarrhea, and respiratory infections.
• C) They are common in children of all socioeconomic levels

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Definitions:

Infections

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.

Social Readjustment Rating Scale

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Perceptions

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment and events.

Stress

A physical or psychological response to internal or external pressures, perceived as challenges or threats to well-being.