Why Do Infants from Developing Countries Lag Behind in Their

question 95

Multiple Choice

Why do infants from developing countries lag behind in their growth compared to infants from developed countries?

• A) They have reduced access to medical care.
• B) Their mothers carry them more, which thwarts their growth.
• C) Their fathers help the infants to walk as soon as they begin crawling.
• D) They begin eating more solid food, but it is protein deficient.

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