Which of the following statements accurately describes the clinical forms of acute malnutrition in children?

a. Children with marasmus typically have edema.
b. Children with kwashiorkor often have fatty livers.
c. Kwashiorkor results mainly from energy inadequacy.
d. Marasmus results mainly from protein inadequacy.
e. Children with marasmus often have changes in the color of their hair and skin.


Answer: B

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