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Saurabh (2 years old) is picky-eater and...

Saurabh (2 years old) is picky-eater and eats only the food items shown in figure. If he continues on this diet for a long time, which of the following diseases can affect him?

A

Kwashiorkor

B

Marasmus

C

Pellagra

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
Kwashiorkor is due to protein deficiency. Marasmus is due to deficiency of protein, carbohydrates and fat in diet. Pellagra is caused by deficiency of vitamin B3. Saurabh.s diet contains carbohydrates (roti, aloo sabji, rice), fats (butter), vitamins (fruit salad) but proteins are missing.
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