Enrique is 2 months old, painfully thin, and in danger of dying. His mother is too malnourished to produce enough breast milk and bottle-feeding is inadequate. What is the most likely cause of Enrique's illness?
A) lack of thyroxine
B) marasmus
C) kwashiorkor
D) iron-deficiency anemia

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Enrique's symptoms match those of marasmus, which is a severe form of malnutrition caused by inadequate intake of both calories and protein. This leads to muscle wasting, a severely thin appearance, and a weakened immune system, putting Enrique at risk of death. The other options do not fit the symptoms described.

Enrique Is 2 Months Old, Painfully Thin, and in Danger