Which of the following is a disease caused by deficiency of protein in children?
Correct answer: B. Marasmus
- A. Pellagra
- B. Marasmus
- C. Beri-Beri
- D. Rickets
Explanation
Marasmus results from severe deficiency of total calories and protein, producing marked wasting in children. Pellagra is due to niacin deficiency, beri-beri to thiamine deficiency and rickets to vitamin D deficiency, so students may choose a familiar nutritional disease without identifying the missing nutrient.
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