Question

Name the disease caused by deficiency of proteins in the diet of children. Write its symptoms.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

- Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition associated with a deficiency in dietary protein. The extreme lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastro-intestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as an edema or retention of water.

Symptoms: Hepatomegaly; Irritability.

Answer 2

Answer:

Kwashiorkor, also known as "edematous malnutrition" because of its association with edema (fuild retention), is a nutritional disorder most often seen in regions experiencing famine. It is a form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein in the diet

Symptoms: Hepatomegaly

Explanation:

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