HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition. It’s most common in some developing regions where babies and children do not get enough protein or other essential nutrients in their diet. The main sign of kwashiorkor is too much fluid in the body’s tissues, which causes swelling under the skin (oedema).

Detailed explanation-2: -Symptoms of kwashiorkor Edema can mask how little body weight a child has. The child may appear to be a typical weight or even plump, but this appearance is swelling due to fluid, not the presence of fat or muscle. Symptoms may include: loss of appetite.

Detailed explanation-3: -People who have kwashiorkor typically have an extremely emaciated appearance in all body parts except their ankles, feet, and belly, which swell with fluid. Kwashiorkor is rarely found in the United States and other countries with a generally steady food supply.