William's family is wealthy and he has always been well fed and cared for.At age 3,William was shipwrecked with his parents.During the weeks before they were rescued,William and his parents had very little to eat or drink.What will be the most likely outcome for William's health due to this experience?

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Catch-up growth refers to the rapid increase in height and weight that occurs after a period of malnutrition or undernutrition. Since William was only without adequate food and water for a few weeks, he is likely to undergo catch-up growth to recover from the temporary malnutrition experienced during the shipwreck.

William's Family Is Wealthy and He Has Always Been Well