Children who experienced marasmus or kwashiorkor in their early years ____________________.

A. show poor fine motor coordination and intelligence test scores but enhanced attention
B. may be affected by epigenetic changes that predict cognitive impairments in mature adulthood
C. usually recover in cognitive functioning, attaining typical intelligence test scores by middle childhood
D. display conduct problems and low intelligence test scores but enhanced fine motor coordination


Answer: B

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