Which of the following is true of malnutrition in children?
A)Children with kwashiorkor typically have edema.
B)Children with marasmus 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.

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Children with kwashiorkor typically have edema due to protein deficiency, which causes fluid retention.

Which of the Following Is True of Malnutrition in Children