NEET Biology question

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Which of the following is a protein-energy malnutrition related disorder?

(A)Kwashiorkor
(B)Marasmus
(C)Both (a) and (b)Correct
(D)Xerophthalmia

Answer: (C)

Solution

Some of the important deficiency disease/disorder are night blindness, xeropthalamia, anaemia, goitre and PEM. The later protein energy malnutrition disorder are the most common in young children below 8 years. It is of two types, kwashiorkor and marasmus.

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Question ID VK-114912