A child with kwashiorkor has a swollen belly appearance due to:
a. not eating enough protein to synthesize proteins needed to maintain fluid balance or transport fat from the liver.
b. eating too many fatty foods.
c. not eating enough protein to maintain lean body mass.
d. eating too much starchy gruel.
Ans: a. not eating enough protein to synthesize proteins needed to maintain fluid balance or transport fat from the liver.
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