Question

A patient is generally advised to especially consume more meat, lentils, milk, and eggs in diet only when he suffers from-
A. Anemia
B. Scurvy
C. Kwashiorkor
D. Rickets

Answer 1

Hint: A patient is advised to consume more meat, milk, lentils, and eggs in the diet only when a patient is suffering from the protein-energy malnutrition. In this energy malnutrition, a patient’s body does not require the required amount of nutrients for the overall functioning of the body which leads to various complications in the body.

Step by step answer:There are some protein-energy malnutrition symptoms in an individual which lead to improper working of the body as the body does not get the required amount of energy for the optimum functioning of the body. This energy protein malnutrition disease includes Kwashiorkor which is generally seen in babies greater than 1 year of age. This malnutrition occurs if the high protein milk of the mother is replaced by other low protein but high carbohydrate diets. This disease also occurs in the baby who does not get the required nutrition in the body.
Kwashiorkor leads to a protruded belly and the fat layer beneath the skin of the baby. This disease occurs in famine or poor food supply as the food does not contain the required protein and nutrients in it. The sign defining Kwashiorkor in a malnutrition child is pitting edema. It also causes loss of teeth, thinning of hair, skin depigmentation, dermatitis, etc.
Hence, the correct option is C. Kwashiorkor.

Note: The disorders caused by Kwashiorkor are resolved by supplying the required nutrients to the child in the early treatment. If the treatment is delayed the physical and mental sequelae are feared as there will be no proper functioning of the body. In severe cases, if it is not treated, it can also lead to the death of a baby.