Mention the food constituents which may be lacking in one's diet, in case of the following.
A child suffering from kwashiorkor.

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Kwashiorkor :
Kwashiorkor is a type of disease that occurs mostly due to a deficiency of proteins.
Sources of proteins include fish, milk, egg, vegetables and fruits.
So, a person suffering from kwashiorkor lacks all these mentioned food constituents in their diet.
Symptoms of kwashiorkor in children include thin limbs, pale and dry skin and reddish hair.
Children suffering from kwashiorkor do not gain weight but have a swollen belly.

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