Which one of the following sets of symptoms result from protein deficiency during the pre-school age?

Bow legs, knock knees and pigeon chest

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Coughs, colds and fever

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Fever and rashes

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Stunting of growth, discoloration of hair and mentalapathy

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Solution

The correct option is D Stunting of growth, discoloration of hair and mentalapathy
Proteins are composed of molecules called as amino acids and each amino acid contains four elements hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and carbon. Protein deficiency in the body can be identified by a number of symptoms which differ from age to age. The centres for disease control and prevention reports that children under the age of 5 are most susceptible to protein deficiency. The symptoms of this include growth retardation, decreased musculature, discolouration of hair and significant lack of energy.

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