Many People in the Developing World Primarily Rely Upon a Diet

question 12

Multiple Choice

Many people in the developing world primarily rely upon a diet of rice.Such a diet,even with plenty of rice available to meet daily caloric requirements,runs a high risk of___________ .

• A)insufficient intake of energy
• B)obesity
• C)protein deficiency and disease
• D)overnourishment

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