What does the student learn distinguishes kwashiorkor from marasmus?
a. All nutrients, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are reduced in kwashiorkor.
b. Physical growth of children is stunted in kwashiorkor but not in marasmus.
c. Muscle wasting, diarrhea, low hemoglobin, and infection characterize kwashiorkor.
d. Subcutaneous fat, hepatomegaly, and fatty liver are present in kwashiorkor.
Answer: d. Subcutaneous fat, hepatomegaly, and fatty liver are present in kwashiorkor.
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