Infectious disease can promote malnutrition by
A. decreasing the individual's resting metabolic rate.
B. decreasing the individual's body temperature.
C. increasing the loss of nutrients through diarrhea and/or vomiting.
D. increasing the individual's appetite.
Answer: C
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