A patient is advised to specially consume more meat, lentil, milk and eggs in diet when the patient suffers from
A
Kwashiorkor
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B
Scurvy
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C
Rickets
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D
Anaemia
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Solution
The correct option is A Kwashiorkor The main cause of kwashiorkor is not eating enough protein or other essential vitamins and minerals. It's most common in developing countries with a limited food supply, poor hygiene and a lack of education about the importance of giving babies and children an adequate diet.