Osteomalacia is a deficiency disease of

Infants due to protein energy malnutrition

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Adults due to protein-energy malnutrition

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Adults due to vitamin-D deficiency

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Infants due to vitamin-K deficiency

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The correct option is C Adults due to vitamin-D deficiency
Deficiency of vitamin-D causes weak bones, bone deformities, rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Marasmus is caused in infants due to protein-energy malnutrition.

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