Which of the Following Is a Feature of Protein-Energy Malnutrition

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of protein-energy malnutrition?

• A)The diets of children with marasmus or kwashiorkor do not differ
• B)Marasmus children subsist chiefly on concentrated milk-powder drinks
• C)Kwashiorkor results mainly from protein inadequacy and not energy insufficiency
• D)Children with marasmus and kwashiorkor absorb and store excess dietary iron due to intestinal damage

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Definitions:

Minute Ventilation

The total volume of air entering and leaving the lungs per minute.

Alveolar Ventilation

The exchange of gas between the lungs and the external environment, specifically the movement of air into and out of the alveoli.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths a person takes per minute; a vital sign that reflects breathing rate and is an indicator of a person's respiratory health.

Minute Ventilation

The volume of air breathed in or out of the lungs in one minute, important for respiratory function assessment.