A condition that results from extreme starvation; symptoms include swollen bellies and feet, hair loss, and lack of energy.
A) kwashiorkor
B) marasmus
C) malnutrition
D) anemia

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Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema, an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates, swelling of the belly and feet, hair loss, and lack of energy. It typically occurs in areas of famine or poor food supply.

A Condition That Results from Extreme Starvation; Symptoms Include Swollen