Multiple choice

Diseases like kwashiorkor is caused due to the deficiency of __________________.

  1. proteins

  2. mineral salts

  3. water

  4. vitamins

  5. carbohydrates

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Explanation

This is the correct option. Kwashiorkor is caused due to the deficiency of proteins. It is a form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency in the diet, typically affecting young children in the tropics.