Which of the Follow Describes the Typical Onset of Kwashiorkor

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the follow describes the typical onset of kwashiorkor?

• A) It occurs gradually over the early years of life as the effects of protein inadequacy accumulate.
• B) It is usually synchronized with the drought season.
• C) It typically appears in 3-5 years old children due to poor nutritional standards in preschools.
• D) It suddenly appears in 1-3 years old children who are weaned from breast milk after the birth of a sibling.

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