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

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

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

The common feature of Marasmus and Kawashiorkar are

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

Marasmus is not characterized by-

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

Kwashiorkor disease is due to:

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

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