Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Clinical Forms

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the clinical forms of acute malnutrition in children? 

• A) Children with marasmus typically have edema. 
• B) Children with kwashiorkor often have fatty livers. 
• C) Kwashiorkor results mainly from energy inadequacy. 
• D) Marasmus results mainly from protein inadequacy. 
• E) Children with marasmus often have changes in the color of their hair and skin.

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