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Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) Kwashiorkor is a form of severe malnutrition in children who have received insufficient energy intake but with sufficient protein consumption.
B) Higher intakes of protein are recommended for older adults aged 70 years and over due to their increased need for maintenance.
C) In Australia and New Zealand, protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is commonly seen in the elderly.
D) It is recommended that the intakes of individual amino acids (as supplements) should not exceed those normally found in the diet.
E) The pattern of essential amino acids is important in the estimation of protein quality.

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