While working in Bangladesh for the American Red Cross,Cathy helped care for malnourished one- and two-year-old children with swollen and distended stomachs.These children were probably suffering from ________,which results from a lack of sufficient protein.

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Bulimia and anorexia nervosa are both eating disorders that can cause malnutrition, but they are not typically associated with swollen and distended stomachs. Marasmus is another form of malnutrition that is caused by a lack of overall calories, but it does not typically result in the specific symptoms described. Kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition that is caused by a lack of protein and can result in the swollen and distended stomachs seen in the children Cathy cared for in Bangladesh.

While Working in Bangladesh for the American Red Cross,Cathy Helped