Question

The disease caused by the deficiency of proteins in the diet of the children is called

• A. Marasmus
• B. Rickets
• C. Kwashiorkor
• D. Scurvy

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Kwashiorkor

The correct option is C:
Explanation of the correct option:

1. The disease caused by the deficiency of protein in the diet of children is kwashiorkor.
2. Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of protein in 1-5 years.
3. The symptoms include a swollen belly, delayed growth rate, etc.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. The deficiency of proteins, as well as carbohydrates in the diet of very small children, is called Marasmus.
2. Marasmus disease occurs in infants of up to 1 year of age.

Option B:

1. The deficiency of Vitamin D can cause Rickets in children.
2. Rickets is a disease that disrupts bone development in children.
3. There are bone deformities, the bones become soft and weak.

Option D:

1. Scurvy is a disease caused due to the deficiency of vitamin C.
2. Scurvy is more common in infants that are not well breastfed.
3. The symptoms might include weakness, bleeding gums, fatigue, and rashes.

The disease caused by the deficiency of proteins in the diet of the children is called Kwashiorkor.