In Addition to Poor Eating Habits, a Factor That Often

question 25

Multiple Choice

In addition to poor eating habits, a factor that often contributes to marginal nutritional status is:

• A) dependence on caffeine.
• B) acute illness.
• C) low income.
• D) size of family unit.

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