A child named Emma in Uganda has a large abdomen and reddish hair that used to be black, suggesting that Emma probably _______________.
A)is overnourished
B)has anemia
C)suffers from marasmus
D)suffers from kwashiorkor
E)has too much iodine and beryllium in her diet

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The large abdomen and reddish hair that used to be black are common symptoms of kwashiorkor, which is a type of severe protein-energy malnutrition. Kwashiorkor is more likely to occur in children who have a diet low in protein but high in carbohydrates, such as cassava or maize, which are commonly consumed in Uganda.

A Child Named Emma in Uganda Has a Large Abdomen