What Typically Happens to a Child After a Period of Malnutrition

What typically happens to a child after a period of malnutrition or illness that is neither prolonged nor severe?

A) A period of rapid, compensatory growth occurs, bringing the child up to his or her genetically programmed growth trajectory.
B) A period of poor appetite occurs, which keeps his or her growth rate below average.
C) A period of stable growth occurs, but the earlier deficits will not be made up.
D) A period of overeating occurs, and the child becomes obese.