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Protein deficiency in children is called...

Protein deficiency in children is called
Or
In Africa and South-east Asia, people like to have much bread and butter than pulses. They suffer

A

Obesity

B

Marasmus

C

Diabetes

D

Kwashiorkor

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The correct Answer is:
D

Kwashiorkar is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a deficiency in dietary protein. The extreme lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastro – intestinal system causing swelling of the gut.
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