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 |
 74%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2019
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When breast feeding is replaced by less nutritive food low in proteins and calories, infants below the age of one year are likely to suffer from:

1. marasmus

2. rickets

3. kwashiorkor

4. pellagra

Subtopic:  Protein Energy Malnutrition |
 82%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2009
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