BHU PMT BHU PMT Solved Paper-2003

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    Disease caused by deficiency of protein in children is :

    A)  obesity                               

    B)  marasmus

    C)  diabetes                            

    D)  kwashiorkor

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of protein in diet occurs in children of 1 -4 years of age. A kwashiorkor child has match stick legs, oedema and repeated diarrhoea.                 Marasmus is a disorder caused by deficiency of food or protein energy malnutrition. Marasmus occurs in infants (1-2 years).                 Diabetes: Diabetes mellitu.s cause by hyposecretion of hormone insuline and characterised by hyperglycemia, glycosuria, and polyuria etc.


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