A child has bilateral pitting oedema of both feet, sparse discoloured hair, and apathy. Which condition is most likely?
Correct answer: A. Kwashiorkor
- A. Kwashiorkor
- B. Marasmus
- C. Iron deficiency anaemia
- D. Vitamin D deficiency
Explanation
Kwashiorkor is severe protein deficiency and commonly presents with bilateral oedema, hair changes, apathy, and skin abnormalities. Marasmus mainly causes severe wasting without nutritional oedema.
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Childhood nutrition covers essential nutrients, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, dietary assessment, growth monitoring and age-appropriate feeding practices. Questions distinguish protein-energy malnutrition, including marasmus and kwashiorkor, from micronutrient deficiencies such as iron, vitamin A, vitamin D and iodine deficiency, using clinical signs and anthropometric findings.
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