Osita is a 4-year-old Ethiopian boy. He survived kwashiorkor and was recently adopted by a Canadian couple. Osita will probably
A) continue to undereat even when food is plentiful.
B) gain very little weight as his diet improves.
C) have an average to high basal metabolism rate.
D) suffer from lasting damage to the brain, heart, or other organs.
Answer: D
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