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Q. Disease caused by deficiency of protein in children Is :

Haryana PMTHaryana PMT 2005

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Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of proteins in diet. This disease occurs in children of age group $1$ to $5$ years. Its symptoms are oedema (swelling of abdomen), thining of limbs, diarrhoea and retarded brain.