Question
Which nutritional deficiency disorder manifests as a
swollen abdomen and stunted growth in children despite adequate caloric intake?Solution
Kwashiorkor is a severe malnutrition disorder specifically caused by insufficient protein intake despite consuming adequate calories. The condition predominantly affects children in developing regions and presents with distinctive symptoms including edema (swelling), changes in skin and hair texture, and a characteristically distended abdomen. This protein deficiency disorder significantly impairs proper growth and development in affected children.
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