Question
Biology Question on Digestion and absorption
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
A
Rickets
B
Kwashiorkor
C
Marasmus
D
Pellagra
Answer
Marasmus
Explanation
Solution
Marasmus is common in infants under one year of age. It develops due to deficiency of proteins and calories. It can be cured by providing adequate proteins, fats and carbohydrates.