The Text Discusses a Study in Which Malnourished Children in Guatemala

question 157

Multiple Choice

The text discusses a study in which malnourished children in Guatemala were given food supplements to counteract the effects of poor diets. In particular, the effects were positive when the diets were rich in:

• A) minerals
• B) complex sugars such as fructose and sucrose
• C) complex starches from vegetables such as corn and beans
• D) protein

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