Marasmus may best be described as a nutritional deficiency disease caused by ____
a. a chronic, severe deprivation of food
b. excess energy intake
c. a chronic, severe deprivation of protein
d. a deficiency of protein and vitamins
e. a chronic, severe deprivation of enzymes
a
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What will be an ideal response?
Research with moderately obese people seems to show that there is no increase in the risk for strokes and hypertension provided excess body fat is distributed around the
a. abdomen b. arms and chest c. neck and shoulders d. hips and thighs
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false