Which of the following conditions resulting from malnutrition can cause a child's vital organs to collect the nutrients that are present and deprive other parts of the body of them?
A)Marasmus
B)Kwashiorkor
C)Otitis media
D)Anemia

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Kwashiorkor is a condition that results from protein deficiency, which causes the body to prioritize the delivery of nutrients to vital organs such as the heart and liver at the expense of other organs and tissues. Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition that results from both protein and calorie deficiency, leading to wasting of muscles and tissues. Otitis media is a middle ear infection, and anemia is a condition that results from a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin to transport oxygen throughout the body. Neither of these conditions causes the body to selectively allocate nutrients to certain organs over others.

Which of the Following Conditions Resulting from Malnutrition Can Cause