Protein deficiency results in ...... .

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

Question

(C) Protein-Energy Malnutrition $(PEM)$ causes two major disorders in children: $Marasmus$ and $Kwashiorkor$.$Kwashiorkor$ is specifically caused by t

Vedclass · Accepted Answer

Kwashiorkor

Vedclass · Answer

(C) Protein-Energy Malnutrition $(PEM)$ causes two major disorders in children: $Marasmus$ and $Kwashiorkor$.$Kwashiorkor$ is specifically caused by the deficiency of protein alone,while $Marasmus$ is caused by the deficiency of both proteins and total food calories.$Rickets$ is caused by Vitamin $D$ deficiency.$Scurvy$ is caused by Vitamin $C$ deficiency.$Carotenemia$ is caused by excessive intake of carotene-rich foods.Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

Similar Questions

Which combination is mismatched?

Defective red blood corpuscles can be seen when there is a deficiency of

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Nutritional disorder,keratomalacia is caused by the deficiency of vitamin

Analogy type questions:
$(1)$ Calorific value of carbohydrates: $4.1 \ kcal/g$ :: Calorific value of proteins: .........
$(2)$ Marasmus: Protein deficiency :: Kwashiorkor: ......

Vedclass Test Series

Exam Paper Generator

Online Exam Module