Mario has an infected foot that was injured in a rock slide. Describe the impact of protein and immunity on Mario's injury


Protein is necessary for healing of damaged body tissues. The long-term protein deficiency will cause decreased immunity to medical conditions. With decreased immunity and a lack of protein in the diet, Mario will have a difficult time with wound healing.

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