Question

The child in this photo is malnourished. The child has developed _________blank, a condition characterized by both edema and wasting.

Multiple Choice
kwashiorkor
marasmic kwashiorkor
marasmus

Answer 1

The correct answer is **kwashiorkor**. This condition is characterized by both edema (swelling) and wasting, often due to a severe protein deficiency despite adequate caloric intake. Marasmus, on the other hand, is characterized by severe wasting without edema. "Marasmic kwashiorkor" is a combination of both conditions but is less commonly referred to as such.