Thin limbs, oedema and diarrhea develop due to protein deficiency in

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Kwashiorkor

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The correct option is B Kwashiorkor
B. Kwashiorkor.
Solution: Due to the protein deficiency, thin limbs, retarded growth of body and brain, oedema, diarrhoea etc symptoms are seen. Kwashiorkor is characterized by peripheral oedema in a person suffering from starvation.

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___ disease is caused due to protein deficiency in diet.

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