Eight Month Old Shaun is well below average in height and painfully thin. What serious growth disorder does he likely have, and what type of intervention, in addition to dietary enrichment with help restore development?


Answer: Shaun is likely dealing with marasmus a wasted condition of the baby caused by a diet low in essential nutrients. In addition to a more nutritional diet it is important that cognitive support and care is emphasized in Shaun's life to further development

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