Multiple choice

A patient is generally advised to specially consume more meat, lentils, milk and eggs in diet only when he suffers from

  1. Anaemia.

  2. Scurvy.

  3. Kwashiorkor.

  4. Rickets.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

 Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein–energy malnutrition.Sufficient calorie intake, but with insufficient protein consumption, distinguishes it from marasmus. Kwashiorkor cases occur in areas of famine or poor food supply.So a patient suffering from Kwashiorkor is generally advised to specially consume more meat, lentils, milk and eggs in diet.