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QUESTION 37 Protein energy malnutrition is caused by poor consumption of protein

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Question

QUESTION 37 Protein energy malnutrition is caused by poor consumption of protein. Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are two forms of protein energy malnutrition. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Kwashiorkor? Fluid and electrolyte imbalance Fatty degeneration of the liver Dry, brittle hair QUESTION 38 Protein digestibility affects protein quality. Which of the following protein sources is highly digestible, meaning our bodies absorb more than 90% of the amino acids? Spinach Pinto beans Chicken

Explanation / Answer

Ans: fluid and electrolyte imbalance is not a characteristic of kawashiorkar.

Ans: Chicken is the correct answer.