Question

Which of the following is / are protein malnutrition disease(s)? 

1.Marasmus 

2.Kwashiorkor 

3.Ketosis 

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

• A. Only 1 & 2
• B. Only 2 & 2
• C. Only 1 & 3
• D. 1, 2 & 3

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Only 1 & 2

Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are protein deficiency diseases. Another protein deficiency disease is Cachexia. Ketosis is not a disease but is a metabolic state when body starts producing ketone bodies out of fat, and using them for energy instead of carbohydrates.