Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a symptom of kwashiorkor?

  1. Stunted growth

  2. Dry and loose skin

  3. Bloated stomach

  4. Mental retardation

  5. Reduced resistance to diseases

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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Dry and loose skin is a symptom of marasmus, and not kwashiorkor.