Basima is a caring but uneducated mother living in rural Iraq.While watching television she sees images of healthy bottle-fed infants.In an attempt to provide the best nutrition for her 3-month-old son,she quits breast feeding and switches to formula.Unfortunately for Basima,the well water she uses to mix the formula is unsanitary.Given this information,her son will most likely

A) die of SIDS.
B) have delayed sensory development.
C) gain unwanted weight.
D) develop marasmus.

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Jandy Johnston · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Developing countries such as Iraq have a higher incidence of malnutrition, and infants are particularly vulnerable. Basima's son is at risk of developing marasmus, a form of protein-energy malnutrition that is characterized by muscle wasting, stunted growth, and weakened immune function. Formula milk alone is insufficient to meet the nutritional needs of an infant, particularly in unsanitary conditions, and the lack of protective factors in breast milk can make infants more susceptible to infections.

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