The Changing Face of Childhood Malnutrition.

Reports on issues related to childhood malnutrition in the U.S. Response of pediatricians to a report regarding the diagnosis of kwashiorkor in some parts of the country; Use of kwashiorkor incidence as an apt indication of the key role of deprivation, including incorrect feeding especially in relation to weaning; Presentation of growth failure, edema, a characteristic dermatosis, hair changes, enlarged fatty liver, muscle wasting and psychomotor disturbances in children diagnosed with the condition.