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Diseases like 'Marasmus' and 'Kwashiorkor' are caused due to deficiency of which nutrient ?

  1. Protein

  2. Iodine

  3. Vitamin D

  4. Vitamin E
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Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are both protein-energy malnutrition disorders. Marasmus results from overall calorie deficiency, while Kwashiorkor specifically results from protein deficiency despite adequate calorie intake. Iodine deficiency causes goiter, Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets, and Vitamin E deficiency causes neurological problems.

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