What Typically Happens to a Child After a Period of Malnutrition

Multiple Choice

What typically happens to a child after a period of malnutrition or illness that is neither prolonged nor severe?

A) a period of rapid, compensatory growth occurs, bringing the child up to his or her genetically programmed growth trajectory
B) a period of poor appetite occurs, which keeps his or her growth rate below average
C) a period of stable growth occurs, but the earlier deficits will not be made up
D) a period of overeating occurs, and the child becomes obese