Which of the following diseases occur due to deficiency of protein in the diet of children?

Beriberi

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Goitre

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Kwashiorkor

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
Kwashiorkor

The correct answer is C.
Kwashiorkor is protein deficiency disease.
Goitre occurs due to lack of iodine.
Beriberi is vitamin-B deficiency disease.

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