________ Is a Condition Caused by Severe Protein-Calorie Deficiency and Results

question 79

Multiple Choice

________ is a condition caused by severe protein-calorie deficiency and results in wasting away of body tissues in the infant's first year.

• A)Sleep apnea
• B)Otitis media
• C)Marasmus
• D)Kwashiorkor

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Definitions:

Culture of Poverty

A theory suggesting that poverty creates a distinct set of values, behaviors, and attitudes that perpetuate poverty across generations.

Explanation

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Lower Class

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