A child who is short for his or her age due to severe malnutrition is suffering from a condition called _____.

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Stunting is the term used to describe a child who is shorter than expected for their age due to chronic malnutrition, often resulting from a lack of adequate nutrition over a prolonged period. Marasmus and wasting are also forms of malnutrition but refer to different aspects of the condition, while protein-calorie malnutrition is a broader term used to describe a range of malnutrition-related conditions.

A Child Who Is Short for His or Her Age