Which of the following is NOT true of

kwashiorkor?



a. it is the result of a diet poor in fatty acids
b. symptoms include brittle hair
c. symptoms include muscle loss and fatigue
d. symptoms include an enlarged liver
e. all of these are true of kwashiorkor.


A

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