Hasan is 2 years old and does not have enough food. As a result, he has unusual swelling in his face and abdomen, and he has thin, colorless hair. Hasan is suffering from _____.
A) kwashiorkor
B) marasmus
C) rickets
D) hypoglycemia

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The symptoms described are indicative of kwashiorkor, a severe form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein in the diet. Marasmus is also a form of malnutrition, but it is caused by a general lack of all nutrients, resulting in extreme wasting and muscle loss. Rickets is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin D or calcium, and hypoglycemia is a medical condition characterized by low blood sugar levels.

Hasan Is 2 Years Old and Does Not Have Enough