Which one of the following is a protein deficiency disease?

Options

A. Eczema
B. Cirrhosis
C. Kwashiorkor
D. Night Blindness

Answer

C

Explanation

Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a deficiency in dietary protein. The extreme lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastrointestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as an edema.