Question

A child is suffering from Kwashiorkor and if this child is compared with other marasmus children then what additional symptoms are present in Kwashiorkor child?

• A. Oedema
• B. Wasted muscles
• C. A decrease in body weight
• D. Impaired physical growth

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A decrease in body weight

• Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition characterized by severe protein deficiency.

• It causes fluid retention and a swollen, distended abdomen.

• Kwashiorkor most commonly affects children, particularly in developing countries with high levels of poverty and food insecurity.

• People with kwashiorkor may have food to eat, but not enough protein.