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Why are proteins necessary in our food ? Name one protein deficiency disease of young children.
Why are proteins necessary in our food ? Name one protein deficiency disease of young children.
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Proteins are the body building foods. They provide the chemical material for the growth and repair of body cells and tissues. At the time of emergency, proteins can also be oxidized in the body to release energy.
Protein deficiency disease of young children: Kwashiorkor
Proteins are the body building foods. They provide the chemical material for the growth and repair of body cells and tissues. At the time of emergency, proteins can also be oxidized in the body to release energy.
Protein deficiency disease of young children: Kwashiorkor
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