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nelaaney

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Marasmus results from
 
  lack of specific vitamin.
  protein-calorie malnutrition in toddlerhood.
  iodine malnutrition during pregnancy.
  protein-calorie malnutrition in early infancy.

Question 2

A child who is too short for his or her age due to severe malnutrition is suffering from
 
  stunting.
  marasmus.
  wasting.
  protein calorie malnutrition.



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Answer to Question 1

protein-calorie malnutrition in early infancy.

Answer to Question 2

stunting.





 

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