At the End of Your Class Presentation on "Acute Malnutrition

question 20

Multiple Choice

At the end of your class presentation on "Acute Malnutrition," a student asks you to clarify how the rapid onset of malnutrition occurs in kwashiorkor.How should you respond?

• A)It is the result of an inborn error of metabolism
• B)It is usually synchronized with the drought season in each respective country
• C)It is typically seen in patients who are 2-5 years old due to the sudden change in diet arising from their dislike for breast milk as they grow older
• D)It is typically seen in patients after weaning due to the sudden change in diet arising from their being weaned from breast milk after the birth of a sibling

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Definitions:

Esteem Needs

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these are the fourth level and represent the human desire for respect, self-esteem, and recognition from others.

Physiological Needs

Basic physical requirements for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, and oxygen, which are considered the foundation of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Affiliation Needs

The psychological requirement for friendship, acceptance, and belonging within a group or community.

Esteem Needs

Psychological requirements relating to self-worth, accomplishment, respect, and recognition, as outlined in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.