In children with kwashiorkor, loss of hair color is related to ________.

a. insufficient tyrosine to make melanin
b. lack of fat under the skin
c. excessive exposure to the sun’s UV rays
d. being nursed by a poorly-nourished mother
e. impaired brain development


Answer: A

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