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What Causes Accumulation Of Fluid In Children S Stomach?

A rare condition in developed world is Kwashiorkor. In Kwashiorkor fluid accumulates in the bellies of children. Use your knowledge of how protein helps regulate fluid balance to explain why this occurs. What is the disadvantage of giving high proteins?
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
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