[amp_mcq option1=”Sufficient carbohydrates but less fats in diet” option2=”Sufficient carbohydrates and fats but deficient proteins in diet” option3=”Sufficient vitamins but deficient fats in diet” option4=”Sufficient fats but deficient vitamins in diet” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n
The correct answer is: B. Sufficient carbohydrates and fats but deficient proteins in diet<\/strong><\/p>\n Kwashiorkor is a protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) that affects children under the age of five. It is caused by a lack of protein in the diet, and is characterized by a swollen belly, thin arms and legs, and a pot-shaped head.<\/p>\n The main cause of kwashiorkor is poverty. Children who are breastfed are protected from kwashiorkor, but when they are weaned onto a diet that is low in protein, they are at risk of developing the disease. Other factors that can contribute to kwashiorkor include infection, diarrhea, and lack of access to healthcare.<\/p>\n There is no cure for kwashiorkor, but it can be treated with a diet that is high in protein and calories. Children with kwashiorkor also need to be treated for any infections they may have. With treatment, most children with kwashiorkor make a full recovery.<\/p>\n Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n [amp_mcq option1=”Sufficient carbohydrates but less fats in diet” option2=”Sufficient carbohydrates and fats but deficient proteins in diet” option3=”Sufficient vitamins but deficient fats in diet” option4=”Sufficient fats but deficient vitamins in diet” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-biology","no-featured-image-padding"],"yoast_head":"\n\n