Multiple choice

Which of the following is not the symptom of a deficiency disease; Kwashiorkor?

  1. The abdomen and other body parts are swollen.

  2. Skin becomes scaly and develops cracks.

  3. Reduction in growth and development of brain.

  4. Ribs become prominent.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer. Ribs become prominent when the person is suffering from Marasmus. It is caused due to lack of protein and carbohydrate in diet.