Rickets is caused due to a deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin D
CH 10 NUTRITION
What are the symptoms of marasmus?
The symptoms of marasmus are: Less body weight. Degenerations result in a frail body if formed of muscles, skin, and bones only. Skin becomes loosely folded. Thin face, thinning of limbs. Retarded physical and mental growth. Ribs appear prominent.
What are the symptoms of kwashiorkor?
The symptoms of kwashiorkor are: Underweight Belly protruding out Skin getting dark and scaly Stunted growth Loss of appetite Repeated diarrhoea Enlarged liver and anaemia
Marasmus is caused due to deficiency of?
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
What is the disease caused by the lack of protein?
The disease is caused by a lack of proteins are: Kwashiorkor Marasmus