Question

Kwashiorkor is caused due to a deficiency of iron.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Kwashiorkor:

1. Kwashiorkor is acute malnutrition that happens mostly in children.
2. This condition results from severe protein deficiencies. It's also referred to as "edematous malnutrition" because it's related to edema.
3. The patients affected by Kwashiorkor have an emaciated appearance everywhere in the body.
4. The ankles, feet, and belly swell with liquid.

Final answer :The given statement is false.