Protein deficiency occurs in a child more than one year results in

(1) Marasmus

(2) Kawashiorkar

(3) Protemia

(4) Deficiency disorder

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 89%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Fats under the skin, Extensive oedema and swelling of body parts. These are related to

(1) Marasmus

(2) Kawashiorkar

(3) Both

(4) Protemia

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 82%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

The replacement of mother's milk by high calorie and low protein diet in a child results in

(1) Marasmus

(2) Kawashiorkar

(3) Protemia

(4) Deficiency disorder

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 77%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

advertisementadvertisement

The common feature of Marasmus and Kawashiorkar are

(1) Wasting of muscles

(2) Failure of growth and brain development

(3) Thinning of limbs

(4) All of these

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 85%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

All the following conditions are observed in  Marasmus, except

1. It is found in infants less than a year in age, if the mother's milk is replaced too early by other foods which are poor in both proteins and caloric value

2. The layer of fat beneath the skin disappears

3. Hands and other body parts show fluid accumulation (oedema) and swelling

4. Thinning of limbs and ribs become very prominent

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 73%
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

Marasmus is not characterized by-

(1) Protein deficiency

(2) Impaired growth

(3) Replacement of tissue proteins

(4) Swelling of limbs

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 75%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

advertisementadvertisement

When breast feeding is replaced by less nutritive food low in proteins and calories; the infants below the age of one year are likely to suffer from 

1. marasmus

2. rickets

3. kwashiorkor

4. pellagra

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 77%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Kwashiorkor disease is due to:

1. simultaneous deficiency of proteins and fats
2. simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories
3. deficiency of carbohydrates
4. protein deficiency not accompanied by calorie deficiency

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 75%
From NCERT
NEET - 2019
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Emaciation of the body, thinning of limbs, skin becomes dry, thin and wrinkled. The above symptoms are associated with-

(1) Marasmus

(2) Kwashiorkar

(3) Indigestion

(4) More than one option is correct

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 68%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

advertisementadvertisement

Which group of three of the following statements A to E contains all correct statements with respect to Kwashiorkor?

A. Caused mainly by deficiency of proteins.

B. Fat is not left under the skin.

C. Extensive oedema and swelling of the body parts.

D. Is found in a child more than one year of age.

E. Extreme emaciation and thinning of limbs occur.

1. A, C and E

2. A, C and D

3. B, D and E

4. C, D and E

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 78%
From NCERT
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.