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Question

The disease caused by deficiency of protein in children is called-

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Kwashiorkor

Based on the understanding of these diseases, Kwashiorkor is the disease specifically linked to a severe deficiency of protein, particularly common in children in regions with food insecurity. While other deficiencies can contribute to malnutrition, Kwashiorkor is the classic example of severe protein malnutrition in children.

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Important Questions from Human body

  1. A resting person, usually has a pulse rate between ______ and ______ beats per minute

  2. In humans, neck and head are joined by which joint ?

  3. The human skeleton is composed of around ______ bones at birth.

  4. At which period of life, body undergoes changes leading to reproductive maturity?

  5. Milk is no longer called a balanced diet due to the lack of which one of the following?

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