Multiple choice

Kwashiorkor cases occur in areas of famine or poor food supply. Which of the following statements regarding the Kwashiorkor is INCORRECT?

  1. Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein–energy malnutrition in children.

  2. Children with kwashiorkor are more susceptible to diphtheria and typhoid.

  3. In Kwashiorkor the osmotic balances in the digestive tract gets disturbed.

  4. Extreme fluid retention is observed in individuals suffering from kwashiorkor.

  5. In Kwashiorkor patents the protein should be supplied only for catabolic purposes.

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Protein should be supplied only for anabolic purposes. The catabolic needs should be satisfied with carbohydrate and fat. Protein catabolism involves the urea cycle, which is located in the liver and can easily overwhelm the capacity of an already damaged organ.

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