alleryWhich protein-energy malnutrition is mainly due to too little protein?
AKwashiorkor
BObesity
CMarasmus
DRickets
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Kwashiorkor
1. The question asks about: Which protein-energy malnutrition is mainly due to too little protein?
2. Correct answer: Kwashiorkor. Kwashiorkor is primarily caused by inadequate protein intake....
3. Why the others fail: Marasmus lacks both protein and energy.
_Source: Wikipedia, Malnutrition, Protein-energy malnutrition_
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