Panra was born in Afghanistan, a developing country, and fed a diet consisting of little protein. Her cousin Fatima was born in England and eats a diet rich in protein. At age 2, how will their sizes compare?
a. Panra will likely be bigger than Fatima.
b. Fatima will likely be bigger than Panra.
c. Panra and Fatima will be the same size.
d. Panra and Fatima will grow at the same rate.
B. Starting around 6 months of age, children in developing countries begin eating solid food as a larger part of their diet and, thus, receive less protein and begin to lag in their growth.
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