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Kwashiorkor occurs due to the deficiency of .

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calcium
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protein
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vitamin A
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Iron
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The correct option is B protein
Kwashiorkor occurs due to the deficiency of protein and energy. It usually affects children below the age of 5 and is most often seen in geographical regions experiencing famine.
The symptoms include fatigue, diarrhea, loss of muscle mass, flaky rashes, irritability and uncharacteristic swelling of ankles, feet and belly.

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