Children with _____ sometimes appear to be well fed even though they are not because the disease can cause the child's abdomen and feet to swell with water.
A)marasmus
B)yellow fever
C)kwashiorkor
D)beriberi

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Kwashiorkor is a malnutrition disease commonly seen in children. One of the symptoms of kwashiorkor is edema or swelling, particularly in the abdomen and feet, due to fluid retention. This edema can give the appearance of well-fedness even though the child is actually suffering from malnutrition. The other given options, marasmus, yellow fever, and beriberi, do not typically present with this symptom.

Children with _____ Sometimes Appear to Be Well Fed Even