Question

Which of the following statem ents is true about kwashiorkor?

• A. It usually occurs in children in the age group of 1 to 5 years.
• B. It is caused due to deficiency of proteins and calories.
• C. Its symptoms are prominent ribs, wrinkled and thin skin due to less fat in body.
• D. It leads to non-recoverable growth retardation in preschoolers

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) It usually occurs in children in the age group of 1 to 5 years.