Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema (swelling) due to fluid retention, enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates, and stunted growth. It typically affects children who are weaned onto diets that are low in protein, even if they contain adequate calories from carbohydrates and fats.
Kwashiorkor disease in children is caused by
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2017 · Topic: Deficiency, Non-Contagious and Other Diseases (Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM))
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Answer: B. sufficient carbohydrates and fats but deficient proteins in diet
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