Approximately one-third of children in developing nations are short and underweight for their age. The most frequent cause is
A. weaning to high-carbohydrate, low-protein diets.
B. diets low in essential fatty acids.
C. diets low in vitamin A.
D. weaning to low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets.
Answer: A
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