MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 11 - 14. Human Nutrition
If breast feeding is replaced by less nutritive food, low in proteins and calories, then the infants below the age of one year are likely to suffer from________.
- A kwashiorkar
- B jaundice
- C marasmus
- D gout
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) marasmus
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Detailed explanation
Marasmus is caused due to simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories.
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