Which of the Following Is a Feature of Malnutrition

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of malnutrition?

• A)Dysentery is common and leads to diarrhea and nutrient depletion.
• B)Intestinal villi grow slightly larger to provide additional absorptive surfaces for nutrients.
• C)Digestive enzyme production increases in order to extract as much of the ingested nutrients as possible.
• D)Infections are uncommon due to insufficient availability of nutrients in the body to support growth of bacteria and viruses.
• E)Children typically recover well from marasmus if adequate food is provided.

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