When Is a Person Considered Undernourished

question 103

Multiple Choice

When is a person considered undernourished? 

• A) when there is not enough meat in their diet 
• B) when they eat too much junk food 
• C) when they eat fewer than the basic minimum number of daily calories 
• D) when they suffer from poor food quality

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Definitions:

Endocrine

Pertaining to glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood rather than through a duct, influencing various bodily functions.

Lymphatic

Relating to the lymphatic system, which helps rid the body of toxins and is essential for transporting lymph, a fluid containing white blood cells.

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's ability to generate and lose heat, maintained within a narrow range necessary for normal bodily functions.