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Write the symptoms of marsmus.

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Health complication caused by protein deficiency is
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When breastfeeding is replaced by less nutritive food, low in proteins and calories; the infants below the age of one year are likely to suffer from
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A patient is generally advised to specially, consume more meat, lentils, milk and eggs in diet only when he suffers from
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PEM (protein-energy malnutrition) that affects the infants results in
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What is Kwashiorkor disease? Mention its symptoms.
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Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition that results when a person does not consume enough proteins and calories. Which of the following is incorrect w.r.t. symptoms of marasmus?
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Which of the following disease is called as protein energy malnutrition?
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Name the disease caused by the deficiency of proteins as well as carbohydrates in the diet of small children. Write the symptoms of protein-carbohydrate deficiency in children.
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What is the name of the disease caused by the deficiency of protein-energy malnutrition, whether it is Gigantism or Kwashiorkor?
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When breast feeding is replaced by less nutritive food low in proteins and calories, the infants below the age of one year are likely to suffer from?
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The disease kwashiorkor is caused by a diet which is very low in protein. The concentration of proteins in blood becomes much lower than usual. One of the symptoms of kwashiorkor is edema. Give reasons.
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What is Marasmus disease? Mention its symptoms.
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Consider the following four statements and select the correct option stating true (T) or false (F):

(i) Thinning of limbs, dry, wrinkled skin, emaciated body is signs of marasmus.

(ii) The muscular activities of the different parts of the alimentary canal are moderated by neural mechanisms, both local and through CNS.

(iii) Most absorbed fats first enter the lymphatic system, whereas carbohydrates enter the blood.

(iv) If the stomach's parietal cells become non-functional, the pH of the stomach will fall abruptly.

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A 2 year old child shows stunted growth and slow brain development. He has thin limbs and also shows wasting of muscles. There is great oedema and swelling present over his body parts. He has very less amount of fat present beneath his skin. Which of the following could be a reason for the development of this condition in him?
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A person who is on one long hunger strike and is surviving only on water, will have:
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Read the following statements:

(i) Anxiety and spicy food cause indigestion.

(ii) Marasmus is seen in children of the age group 1–5 years.

(iii) Patients with kwashiorkor have oedema due to which limbs appear swollen.

(iv) Patients with pellagra have dermatitis, diarrhoea, and dementia.

(v) Ascorbic acid deficiency causes bleeding in gums, delayed wound healing, weakness, and fatigue. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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Name the nutrient/ nutrients whose deficiency causes marasmus disease in children.
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Identify the following disease and write its name.

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Protein deficiency leads to :