Question

question 35
a type of malnutrition where there is a severe deficiency of dietary protein and is characterized by swelling of the feet and abdomen, skin health, growth retardation, low muscle mass, and liver malfunction.
a protein - energy malnutrition.
b marasmus.
c kwashiorkor.
d starvation.

Explanation:

Kwashiorkor is a type of protein - energy malnutrition. It is characterized by swelling (edema) of the feet and abdomen, skin health issues, growth retardation, low muscle mass, and liver malfunction. This is due to a severe deficiency of dietary protein while having a relatively adequate intake of calories (unlike marasmus which is due to overall calorie - protein deficiency). Starvation is a more general term for lack of food intake.

Answer:

C. kwashiorkor