The term used to refer to a failure to achieve full adult height due to malnutrition during childhood is:
A) plasticity
B) marasmus
C) kwashiorkor
D) stunting

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Stunting refers to a condition where a child's growth is slowed down or halted due to malnutrition during critical windows of growth and development, resulting in the failure to achieve full adult height. Plasticity is the ability of the brain to adapt and change in response to experiences, while marasmus and kwashiorkor are severe forms of malnutrition that can lead to stunting.

The Term Used to Refer to a Failure to Achieve