Which of the following statements is true?
A. In the United States, teenagers have the greatest risk of protein-energy malnutrition.
B. Edema is a major sign of protein-energy malnutrition.
C. Protein-energy malnutrition affects babies while they are breastfeeding.
D. Compared to children in other parts of the world, impoverished children in the United States have the highest risk of protein-energy malnutrition.
Answer: B
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