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What is the effect of protein malnourishment on human body?

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Protein malnourishment results in a disease called kwashiorkor. Symptoms of Kwashiorkor: Bloated stomach, dry skin, patchy skin, lack of hunger, etc. This disease usually affects children. It may also affects pregnant women.

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