Multiple choice

The replacement of breast milk by other foods of low protein and calorific value causes which of the following diseases in human beings?

  1. Kwashiorkor

  2. Marasmus

  3. Goitre

  4. Xerophthalmia

  5. Rickets
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is due to protein deficiency and not food calories intake. In developing countries like India it is common in infants below one year of age. The causal factor may be due to early replacement of mother's milk by other foods of low protein and calorific value. This may happen if the mother has a second pregnancy when the older infant is still too young.

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