All of the following are true regarding marasmus EXCEPT:
a. children with marasmus do not get enough calories and protein in their diet.
b. children with marasmus have a "moon face."
c. it is also called protein-calorie malnutrition.
d. it is a type of malnutrition.
b
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. suppressing the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas or bile from the gallbladder. B. slowing gastric emptying. C. increasing basal metabolic rate. D. suppressing appetite and increasing satiety.
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a. sucrose b. dietary fiber c. fat d. glycogen e. glucagon
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