2017 · Q24
Kwashiorkor disease in children is caused by
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- Asufficient carbohydrate but less fats in diet.
- Bsufficient carbohydrates and fats but deficient proteins in diet.
- Csufficient vitamins but deficient fats in diet.
- Dsufficient fats vitamins in diet.
Explanation
Kwashiorkor is protein-energy malnutrition caused by a diet adequate in carbohydrates and fats but severely deficient in protein, producing edema, stunting, and skin/hair changes in children. Hence B.