Multiple choice

Name the disease in which large pot-like belly is formed due to deficiency of proteins in the diet.

  1. Marasmus

  2. Anemia

  3. Goitre

  4. Kwashiorkor

  5. Beriberi
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Explanation

Deficiency of proteins in children leads to a deficiency disease called kwashiorkor. Its symptoms are stunted growth, swelling of face, lethargy, discolouration of hair and a large pot-like belly. The large extended abdomen or pot belly or protruding abdomen is due to the accumulation of body fluids and fat.

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