A condition that results from extreme starvation in which the body becomes extremely frail and fragile is known as:
A) kwashiorkor.
B) marasmus.
C) malnutrition.
D) anemia.

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Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. It can occur in anyone who has severe malnutrition, but it usually occurs in children. People with marasmus look emaciated because their body's fat stores are depleted, and their muscle mass is significantly reduced as the body breaks down these tissues for energy.

A Condition That Results from Extreme Starvation in Which the Body