Question

Mention the names of two diseases caused due to protein calorie malnutrition and state their symptoms

Answer 1

2 diseases are :-

1 .Marasmus : symptoms:-

○weight loss.

○dehydration.

○chronic diarrhea.

○stomach shrinkage

2. Kwashiorkor

○ hair loss

○ slower breathing

○ reduced appetite

○ diarrhoea