The World Health Organization estimates that nearly one-half of all childhood deaths in developing countries are associated with malnutrition. List the most common illnesses in malnourished children worldwide and the causes of each

What will be an ideal response?


The most common illnesses that result from the weakened immune systems in malnourished children are diarrhea, caused by various pathogenic infections; acute respiratory infections, caused by viruses or bacteria; malaria, caused by a parasite transmitted by mosquitoes; and measles, a respiratory disease caused by a highly contagious virus.

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Consumers can improve the sustainability of their diets in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

a. consume less meat, especially beef. b. grow their own produce in a garden. c. purchase food from out of state. d. avoid food waste

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Looking at the above question, what else would you expect to see?

a. increased bicarbonate, increased potassium, decreased phosphorus b. decreased bicarbonate, increased potassium, increased phosphorus c. decreased bicarbonate, decreased potassium, increased phosphorus d. increased bicarbonate, increased potassium, increased phosphorus

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_______________ is a measurement of the concentration of particles in solution.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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