What are the symptoms of protein deficiency?

Weight gain

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Stunted growth

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Swelling of face

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Diarrhoea

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The correct option is D Diarrhoea
Proteins are the building blocks of body. Protein deficiency is characterised by symptoms like stunted growth, swelling of face, diarrhoea, loss of muscle mass etc. Severe form of protein deficiency is called kwashiorkor. It is found to affect children in developing countries.

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