A child who consumes adequate calories but insufficient amounts of protein is most at risk for developing which condition?
A)beriberi.
B)goiter.
C)kwashiorkor.
D)marasmus.

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Kwashiorkor is a protein deficiency condition that typically occurs in children who consume adequate calories but insufficient amounts of protein. Beriberi is a thiamin deficiency condition, goiter is an iodine deficiency condition, and marasmus is a severe energy and protein deficiency condition.

A Child Who Consumes Adequate Calories but Insufficient Amounts of Protein