Which of the following is a symptoms of kwashiorkor

cracked and scaly skin

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loss of appetite

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excess sweating

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Damaged immune system

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Solution

The correct option is D
Damaged immune system

The symptoms of kwashiorkor include:

Change in skin and hair colour (to a rust colour) and texture, fatigue, loss of muscle mass, failure to grow or gain weight, oedema (swelling) of the ankles, feet, and belly, damaged immune system, which can lead to more frequent and severe infections and irritability.

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