Question

Tell about the diseases caused due to deficiency of protein.​

Answer 1

Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition, caused by a deficiency in dietary protein.

Answer 2

Kwashiorkor

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 gastro-intestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as an edema or retention of water.