Children who suffer severe protein and calorie shortages at any age may experience stunted growth,a protuberant belly,and extreme apathy.This severe starvation syndrome is called

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Kwashiorkor is the severe starvation syndrome that can cause stunted growth, a protuberant belly, and extreme apathy as a result of severe protein and calorie shortages at any age. The other options (lowest observable effect, Huntington's disease, and proximo-distal development) are not related to this condition.

Children Who Suffer Severe Protein and Calorie Shortages at Any