Kwashiorkor disease in children is caused by
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
Kwashiorkor disease in children is caused by sufficient carbohydrates and fats but deficient proteins in diet.
Kwashiorkor is a form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema (swelling) due to fluid retention, enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates, and stunted growth. It typically affects children who are weaned onto diets that are low in protein, even if they contain adequate calories from carbohydrates and fats.