Due to malnutrition, a child's stomach, limbs, and face may swell with water so that the child actually appears chubby, but in fact the child is suffering from

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Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein in the diet. One of the symptoms is edema or swelling, which can make the child appear chubby despite being malnourished in reality. The other options do not specifically mention edema or swelling as a symptom of malnutrition.

Due to Malnutrition, a Child's Stomach, Limbs, and Face May