Marasmus is characterized by ________.
A. excess energy intakes
B. allergy to cow's milk
C. extreme weight loss and fat loss
D. edema
Answer: C
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a. 41 g. b. 51 g. c. 61 g. d. 71 g.
Jack has just returned from the hospital where Jack's father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of also having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid
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a. Saturated b. Unsaturated c. Linoleic acid d. Cholesterol