Kwashiorkor disease in children is caused by
A
sufficient carbohydrates but less fats in diet
B
sufficient\ carbohydrates\ and\ fats\ but deficient proteins in diet
C
sufficient\ vitamins\ but\ deficient\ fats\ in diet
D
sufficient\ fats\ but\ deficient\ vitamins\ in diet
Correct Answer: sufficient\ carbohydrates\ and\ fats\ but deficient proteins in diet
Kwashiorkar is produced by protein deficiency unaccompanied by calorie deficiency. It results from the replacement of mother’s milk by a high calorie-low protein diet in a child more than one year in age. Like marasmus, kwashiorkor shows wasting of muscles, thinning of limbs, failure of growth and brain development
