Question

A person who's underweight A. has a decreased ability to fight off disease and poor growth. B. cannot participate in exercise because of an increased risk of injury. C. will be underweight for the rest of his or her life. D. almost always has an eating disorder

Answer 1

The answer is A. This is because food provides the energy your body needs to grow and the energy and strength to fend off diseases because of a weak immune system. I hope this was helpful :)

Answer 2

Correct answer choice is :

A) Has a decreased ability to fight off disease and poor growth.

Explanation:

A person may be underweight due to heredity, metabolism, drug use, the absence of food, eating disturbance, or sickness. Being underweight is connected with several medical forms, including diabetes, hyperthyroidism, cancer, or tuberculosis. People with gastrointestinal or liver difficulties may be inadequate to digest nutrients sufficiently. People with several eating disorders can also be underweight due to loss of nutrients.