Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused due to the deficiency of protein and total food calories?

  1. Kwashiorkor

  2. Xeropthalmia

  3. Bleeding disease

  4. Scurvy

  5. Marasmus
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Marasmus is caused due to the deficiency of protein and total food calories. It is different from Kwashiorkor, which is actually caused due to lack of protein in the diet. Marasmus is usually found in very young infants and very young children.

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