Which of the following would most likely be seen in a child who had severe, short-term protein-energy malnutrition?

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Severe, short-term protein-energy malnutrition is often associated with wasting due to rapid weight loss and muscle wasting. Stunting is more commonly associated with chronic malnutrition. While both stunting and wasting can occur in severe malnutrition, wasting is typically seen in the short-term.

Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be Seen in a Child