Kwashiorkor is caused due to severe deficiency of in the body ........

Current GK (MTS) General Science

Kwashiorkor is caused due to severe deficiency of _______ in the body.

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SSC MTS 22nd October 2021 Shift-1

Vitamin K

Calcium

Iron

Protein

- Kwashiorkor is a form of severe malnutrition. It is primarily caused by a deficiency of protein in the diet.

- Option 4: Protein is the correct answer.

- Option 1: Vitamin K – This vitamin is important for blood clotting but is not related to Kwashiorkor.

- Option 2: Calcium – Essential for bone health, calcium deficiency causes issues like osteoporosis, not Kwashiorkor.

- Option 3: Iron – Iron is crucial for making red blood cells. A deficiency leads to anemia, not Kwashiorkor.

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