A child who is too short for his or her age due to severe malnutrition is suffering from a condition called:

A) stunting.
B) marasmus.
C) wasting.
D) protein calorie malnutrition.

Stunting is the term used to describe the condition where a child is too short for their age. It is caused by chronic malnutrition and inadequate nutrient intake, particularly protein and key vitamins and minerals. Marasmus and wasting are also forms of malnutrition, but they refer to different types of deficiencies. Protein calorie malnutrition is a general term that may refer to any type of malnutrition that results from inadequate protein and calorie intake.