Question

Name the nutrients whose deficiency causes kwashiorkor in children.

Answer 1

Kwashiorkor disease:

1. Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of protein in 1-5 years.
2. Kwashiorkor develops when the infant's mother stops breast milk due to the birth of another child.
3. It is seen majorly in areas with low resources and the inability to access proper nutrition for their children.
4. The symptoms include a swollen belly, delayed growth rate, etc.