Why Do Infants from Developing Countries Lag Behind in Their

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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 put the infants to walk as soon as they begin crawling
• D)They begin eating more solid food,which is protein deficient

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