Question

What do you mean by kwashiorkor?

Answer 1

a form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency in the diet, typically affecting young children in the tropics.

Answer 2

Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition that is caused due to deficiency of proteins in the diet. The term first originated in 1930-35. This problem is typically found among young children residing in the tropical areas. A few symptoms associated with kwashiorkor include anemia, pigmentation changes, retarded growth and potbelly. Kwashiorkor is common among young children and infants who have just been weaned. This deficiency is associated with the deficiency of dietary protein. Kwashiorkor is also termed as protein malnutrition or protein calorie malnutrition.