A humanitarian program to help starving children in the Sudan was able to ensure that each child over the age of 6 consumed about 300 kcal per day. All of the Calories came from complete protein sources. Most probably, the children used the protein they consumed for _____.

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The children most likely used the protein for energy because 300 kcal per day is insufficient for basic metabolic needs, so the body would prioritize using available nutrients for energy rather than growth or protein synthesis.

A Humanitarian Program to Help Starving Children in the Sudan