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Name the disease that mostly occurs in children due to the deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates.

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Marasmus

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Pellagra

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Goitre

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Rickets

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Solution

The correct option is A Marasmus
Kwashiorkar and Marasmus are the two diseases caused due to deficiency of protein and energy.

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