The text discusses a study in which malnourished children in Guatemala were given food supplements to counteract the effects of poor diets. In particular, the effects were positive when the diets were rich in:
A) minerals
B) complex sugars such as fructose and sucrose
C) complex starches from vegetables such as corn and beans
D) protein

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The positive effects observed in the study were likely due to the inclusion of protein in the food supplements, which is crucial for the growth and repair of body tissues, and particularly important in the diets of malnourished children to help counteract the effects of poor nutrition.

The Text Discusses a Study in Which Malnourished Children in Guatemala