Question

Give the symptoms of kwashiorkor.

Answer 1

1. There are different types of nutrition deficiency diseases that occur both in children and in adults.
2. This nutrition deficiency disorder is also called Malnutrition. The deficiency diseases are mainly seen in developing countries, areas with high rates of poverty, or individuals who have very poor knowledge about the nutrients in food, cleanliness, health, and hygiene.
3. Kwashiorkor is a protein deficiency disease its symptoms include
   1. Protruding belly
   2. Dark and scaly skin
   3. Brownish hair
   4. Loss of appetite
   5. Anaemia
   6. Reduced immunity
   7. Stunted growth.