The disease kwashiorkor results from the deficiency of_____________.

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Kwashiorkor:
Kwashiorkor is a type of disease that occurs mostly due to a deficiency of proteins.
Symptoms of kwashiorkor in children include weakness, thin limbs, pale and dry skin and reddish hair.
Children suffering from kwashiorkor do not gain weight but have a swollen belly.
Final answer:
The disease kwashiorkor results from the deficiency of proteins.

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