Question

_______ occurs when someone is not getting enough calories and protein in their diet. This condition is characterized by severe wasting of muscle and fat due to the body breaking itself down for fuel.

Answer 1

Answer: Kwashiorkor

Explanation: Severe malnutrition of protein, is called KWASHIORKOR. This is more common in developing countries and in children.

The symptoms of this protein deficiency include:

• Skin, hair and nail problems.

• Loss of muscle mass.

• Increased risk of bone fractures.

• Fatty liver.

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