Kwashiorkar is due to deficiency of
a) Calories
b) Minerals
c) Vitamins
d) Zinc
Correct Answer - A
Answer- A. Calories
Marasmus and kwashiorkor are due to deficiency of proteins and
calories.
It is characterized by classical ‘triad’ of edema (Due to
hypoalbuminemia), markedly retarded growth and psychomotor
(mental) changes.