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Protein Deficiency Diseases

Kwashiorkor i...

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Kwashiorkor is caused due to ___ deficiency.

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Fats

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Carbohydrate

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Protein

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Vitamin

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Solution

The correct option is C
Protein

Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition, caused by the deficiency of dietary proteins. The lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastrointestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as an edema or retention of water.

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