A patient had stunted growth, swelling on face, discoloration of hair and skin disease. The doctor advised him to eat a lot of pulses, grams, albumin of the egg and milk, etc. What is wrong with the patient? Explain.
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A patient had stunted growth, swelling on face, discoloration of hair and skin disease. The doctor advised him to eat a lot of pulses, grams, albumin of the egg and milk, etc. What is wrong with the patient? Explain.
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the intake of proteins are not enough for his or her diet and all the symptoms:- stunted growth, swelling of face , etc are caused due to protein deficiency.
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Explanation:
the patient is infected with the non communicable disease kwashikor. His body had deficiency of protein, that's why doctor said him to eat products rich in protein.