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When breast feeding is replaced by less nutritive food low in proteins and calories, the infants below the age of one year are likely to suffer from

A

marasmus

B

rickets

C

kwashiorkor

D

pellagra

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Context**: The question is about the effects of replacing breastfeeding with less nutritious food that is low in protein and calories for infants under one year of age. 2. **Identifying the Condition**: When infants are fed a diet that lacks sufficient calories and proteins, they are at risk of developing malnutrition-related diseases. 3. **Recognizing the Disease**: The specific condition that arises in infants under one year due to this type of malnutrition is called **Merasmus**. 4. **Symptoms of Merasmus**: - Impaired growth: Infants will not grow properly due to inadequate nutrition. - Diarrhea: This is a common symptom associated with Merasmus. - Thin limbs: The child may appear emaciated with very thin arms and legs. - Dry and wrinkled skin: The skin may lose its elasticity and appear dry and wrinkled. 5. **Differentiating from Other Conditions**: It is important to note that while Merasmus affects infants under one year, another condition called **Kwashiorkor** affects children aged one to five years under similar nutritional deficiencies. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is that infants below the age of one year are likely to suffer from **Merasmus** when breastfeeding is replaced by less nutritive food low in proteins and calories. ### Final Answer: Infants below the age of one year are likely to suffer from **Merasmus** when breastfeeding is replaced by less nutritive food low in proteins and calories. ---
### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Context**: The question is about the effects of replacing breastfeeding with less nutritious food that is low in protein and calories for infants under one year of age. 2. **Identifying the Condition**: When infants are fed a diet that lacks sufficient calories and proteins, they are at risk of developing malnutrition-related diseases. 3. **Recognizing the Disease**: The specific condition that arises in infants under one year due to this type of malnutrition is called **Merasmus**. ...
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