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Kwashiorkor disease is due to:

1. protein deficiency not accompanied by calorie deficiency.
2. simultaneous deficiency of proteins and fats.
3. simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories.
4. deficiency of carbohydrates.

Correct answer: protein deficiency not accompanied by calorie deficiency.

Solution

Kwashiorkor is classically caused by severe protein deficiency while calorie intake may be relatively adequate. This distinguishes it from marasmus, which involves deficiency of both protein and calories.

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