Effects of nutrition on the immune system can be seen in the following situations, EXCEPT:
A) Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is a major cause of immunodeficiency.
B) Requirements of protein & amino acid are increased during acute & chronic infections.
C) Antioxidant vitamins are essential to the body's defence against infection or in response to tissue damage.
D) Changes in the ratio of n-6: n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids can influence the inflammatory responses.
E) Probiotics have been shown to enhance the host's resistance against infection.
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