Define AIDS-related wasting syndrome (AWS)


AIDS-related wasting syndrome was identified as an AIDS-defining diagnosis by the CDC in 1987 . The CDC's definition states that weight loss of 10% without any known cause accompanied by fever or diarrhea for more than a month is AWS and qualifies for the diagnosis of AIDS

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a. true b. false

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Which of the following is true regarding dietary iron in children?

a. Excessive milk intake often leads to inadequate iron intake in children under three years of age. b. Iron requirements are higher for adolescent boys than for adolescent girls. c. The iron requirement for males is highest from 1 to 4 years of age. d. Iron deficiency during childhood does not cause any significant developmental problems.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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