AIPMT MAINS2009Zoology-Human Health and Disease
AIPMT MAINS 2009 Zoology Nutritional Disorders MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
When breast feeding is replaced by less nutritive food low in proteins and calories; the infants below the age of one year are likely to suffer from:
A
Rickets
B
Kwashiorkor
C
Pellagra
D
Marasmus
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Kwashiorkor is caused by protein deficiency in the diet.
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