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How long must a teen be malnourished before it has an impact on its physical development?
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After a few months of nutritional deficiency a teen may lose 10% of his/her weight causing depression, hair&skin changes,low energy,bone pain,poor appetite,anemia from iron or vitB12 deficiency. A bowl of cereal fortified with zinc,iron,raisins and milk loaded with protein,B12 ,calcium,vit D can correct many of the deficiencies.
Answered 7/31/2022
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