A 2 year old child shows stunted growth and slow brain development. He has thin limbs and also shows wasting of muscles. There is great oedema and swelling present over his body parts. He has very less amount of fat present beneath his skin. Which of the following could be a reason for the development of this condition in him?

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A 2 year old child shows stunted growth and slow brain development. He has thin limbs and also shows wasting of muscles. There is great oedema and swelling present over his body parts. He has very less amount of fat present beneath his skin. Which of the following could be a reason for the development of this condition in him?, Replacement of mother's milk by foods less in total proteins as well as calories at an early age, Replacement of mother's milk by foods less in total proteins, but having high calories at an early age, Replacement of mother's milk by foods less in total fats, but having high calories at an early age, Replacement of mother's milk by foods less in vitamins and minerals, but having high calories at an early age

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The child is suffering from 'Kwashiorkor'. Kwashiorkor is a form of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). It occurs as a result of the replacement of mother's milk by foods having low protein, but a high caloric value, in children more than one year of age. It is characterized by growth failure, failure of brain development, thinning of limbs, wasting of muscles. There is little fat present beneath the skin. Extensive oedema and swelling over the body parts are seen.

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