Why does a child with kwashiorkor have a large abdomen?
                                
                                
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                                Kwashiorkor, a severe form of protein malnutrition, often gives affected children a deceptively plump appearance, masking their severe nutrient deprivation. This swelling, especially the characteristic distended abdomen, is a sign of life-threatening internal health complications rather than sufficient nourishment.