When a Child Is More Than Two Standard Deviations Underweight

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a child is more than two standard deviations underweight for his or her age, the child is suffering from a condition called _____.

• A) stunting
• B) wasting
• C) marasmus
• D) protein-calorie malnutrition

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