Question

2. Deficiency of protein in the infants causes:
a) Kwashiorkor b) Marasmus
c) Both (a) & (b) d) None of these​

Answer 1

Too little protein may cause changes in body composition that develop over a long period of time, such as muscle wasting. The most severe form of protein deficiency is known as kwashiorkor. It most often occurs in children in developing countries where famine and imbalanced diets are common.