William's Family Is Wealthy, and He Was Always Well Fed

Multiple Choice

William's family is wealthy, and he was always well fed and cared for.At age 3, William was shipwrecked with his parents.During the weeks before they were rescued, William and his parents had very little to eat or drink.What will be the most likely outcome for William's health due to this experience?

A) He will continue to show long-lasting effects of malnutrition.
B) He will develop the symptoms of kwashiorkor.
C) He will experience a catch-up growth period.
D) He will fail to recover and will die within a few months.