In Developing Nations Around the World, About 50 Percent of the Deaths

question 115

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In developing nations around the world, about 50 percent of the deaths of children under the age of 5 are associated with malnutrition.

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Definitions:

Mastication

The method of chewing on food to facilitate swallowing and the digestion process.

Surface Area

The total area that the surface of an object occupies, relevant in various biological, physical, and chemical phenomena due to its influence on rates of reactions.

Digestion

The biochemical breakdown of food into smaller, absorbable components in the digestive tract.

Oropharynx

The oropharynx is the middle part of the throat (pharynx) that lies behind the mouth, extending from the uvula to the level of the hyoid bone, and includes the back third of the tongue, the soft palate, and the tonsils.