A) marasmus
B) rickets
C) kwashiorkor
D) Pellagra
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Prolonged starvation causes marasmus due to a generalized wasting of body because of both energy and protein deficiency. The body becomes lean and weak, eyes depressed and- skin wrinkled. Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by continued deficiency of proteins in diet although energy intake may be adequate. Rickets (in children) occurs due to deficiency of vitamin-D. Pellagra occurs due to deficiency of nicotinamide (vitamin\[{{\text{B}}_{\text{5}}}\]).You need to login to perform this action.
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