What Typically Happens to a Child After a Period of Malnutrition

question 72

Multiple Choice

What typically happens to a child after a period of malnutrition or illness that is neither prolonged nor severe?

• A)A period of rapid, compensatory growth occurs, bringing the child up to his or her genetically programmed growth trajectory.
• B)A period of poor appetite occurs, which keeps his or her growth rate below average.
• C)A period of stable growth occurs, but the earlier deficits will not be made up.
• D)A period of overeating occurs, and the child becomes obese.

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Definitions:

After Conception

Refers to the period of time following the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, marking the beginning of pregnancy.

Differential Sensitivity

The concept that individuals vary in their responsiveness to the same environmental stimuli.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA, responsible for determining the characteristics and traits passed from parents to offspring.