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Lethargy, growth retardation, anemia, edema, potbelly, skin depigmentation, and hair loss or change in hair color.

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Swelling of toddlers face and abdomen and think colorless hair are symptoms of what?

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What are the sources of kwashiorkor?

Kwashiorkor (Protein malnutrition) is not a disease that it transmitted. Kwashiorkor is caused by a lack of protein in the diet.


What is protein's deficiency disease?

Protein deficiency is very dangerous and can lead to death.


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Increase the population's protein intake to prevent kwashiorkor.


Is kwashiorkor infectious?

No, Kwashiorkor is not infectious. It is a disease that results from malnutrition in less developed countries.


Name one nutritional disorder found in children caused by a deficiency of protein and energy in the diet?

marasmus could be one... another is kwashiorkor...


What is a disease resulting from a serious protein deficiency?

A disease resulting from a serious protein deficiency is kwashiorkor. Its symptoms include diarrhea, fatigue, irritability and limited cognitive development.


What is kwashiorkor's syndrome?

A syndrome or combinatoin of symptoms derriving frmo an insufficiency of high-level protein in the diet. Mostly, this hits kids in areas where there are chronic food shortages.


Kwashiorkor causes muscles to waste away and bellies to protrude What causes kwashiorkor?

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Whichtype of lab test suggest for kwashiorkor?

which type of lab test suggest for kwashiorkor Or what are the lab test for kwashiokor disease?