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[ArchivalUser]

kwashiorkor , protein deficient in diet .. ? not quite sure tho

[ArchivalUser]

The correct answer is e.; Kwashiorkor

The syndrome of kwashiorkor is caused by a diet that is deficient in protein, leading to low serum albumin, which causes decreased plasma volume and increased interstitial fluid, or edema. The term marasmus refers to a combined inadequacy of protein and energy in which the deficiency is dominated by the lack of food in general. The minimum requirement for protein is 8% of the total daily calories when the protein provided is from high-quality animal sources. These patients have a high death rate from intercurrent infections.

[ArchivalUser]

and what about marasmus?
isnt the daily requirement for 6 months old 120 Kcal/kg/day?
no doubt it is kwashiorkar. but why not marasmic kawashiorkar.... coz to me it looks like calorie defiency as well as not enough % contributed by protein.

[ArchivalUser]

kwashiokor, less protein in diet.

[ArchivalUser]

thx

[ArchivalUser]

Kwashiorkor