A child may have a diet containing sufficient carbohydrates and fats but still suffers a serious form of malnutrition. This form of malnutrition is known as Kwashiorkor. It develops in children whose diets are deficient in protein. When the first child is weaned (not accustomed to food oth

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A child may have a diet containing sufficient carbohydrates and fats but still suffers a serious form of malnutrition. This form of malnutrition is known as Kwashiorkor. It develops in children whose diets are deficient in protein. When the first child is weaned (not accustomed to food other than its mother’s milk).

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Kwashiorkor is caused by protein deficiency.. Kwashiorkor occurs when a child gets enough carbohydrates and fats for energy but not enough protein for growth and tissue repair. That is why the correct choice is protein deficiency, not calorie, vitamin, or mineral deficiency.

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