Which of the following statements accurately describes the clinical forms of acute malnutrition in children?
A) Children with marasmus typically have edema.
B) Children with kwashiorkor often have fatty livers.
C) Kwashiorkor results mainly from energy inadequacy.
D) Marasmus results mainly from protein inadequacy.
E) Children with marasmus often have changes in the color of their hair and skin.

Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the clinical forms of acute malnutrition in children? 
A) Children with marasmus typically have edema. 
B) Children with kwashiorkor often have fatty livers. 
C) Kwashiorkor results mainly from energy inadequacy. 
D) Marasmus results mainly from protein inadequacy. 
E) Children with marasmus often have changes in the color of their hair and skin.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Children with kwashiorkor often have fatty livers due to the liver's inability to process fats properly.

Answer: D 
 Marasmus results mainly from protein inadequacy, which leads to muscle wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat.

Answer: E 
 Children with marasmus often have changes in the color of their hair and skin, giving a "washed-out" appearance.

Option A is incorrect because children with marasmus have severe muscle wasting and lack of subcutaneous fat, making edema unlikely. Option C is incorrect because kwashiorkor is mainly caused by protein inadequacy, not energy inadequacy.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Clinical Forms