alleryKwashiorkor is mainly caused by too little of what?
AProtein
BIron
CIodine
DFibre
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Protein
1. Kwashiorkor is a form of protein-energy malnutrition.
2. It is primarily caused by inadequate protein intake.
3. A swollen belly is a typical sign.
_Source: Wikipedia, Malnutrition, Protein-energy malnutrition_
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