This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition, Subject name: Pediatrics
Acute complication of Protein-energy malnutrition is 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypothermia, B. Hypoglycemia, C. Hypokalemia, D. Hypermagnesaemia
A: Hypothermia
Answer: A: Hypothermia 
Explanation: Complications of protein-energy malnutritioncan be many, including the following : Hypothermia. Hypoglycemia. Encephalopathy. Diarrhea. Hea failure. Infection. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition