Upon a trip to the local clinic, Leslie’s doctor informs her that she is malnourished. Leslie is surprised to hear this because she is overweight. Which of the following is a plausible reason for why Leslie suffers from malnutrition?
a. She has a genetic defect that prevents her from losing weight.
b. Her diet, though adequate in calories, lacks the necessary micronutrients found through eating a variety of healthy foods.
c. Her diet, though adequate in micronutrients, lacks enough calories because she is living below to the poverty line.
d. She doesn’t take a multi-vitamin because it upsets her stomach.
b. Her diet, though adequate in calories, lacks the necessary micronutrients found through eating a variety of healthy foods.
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