What Typically Happens to a Child After a Period of Malnutrition

question 122

Multiple Choice

What typically happens to a child after a period of malnutrition or illness that is neither prolonged nor severe?

• A) a period of rapid, compensatory growth occurs, bringing the child up to his or her genetically programmed growth trajectory
• B) a period of poor appetite occurs, which keeps his or her growth rate below average
• C) a period of stable growth occurs, but the earlier deficits will not be made up
• D) a period of overeating occurs, and the child becomes obese

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