Marasmus is caused due to the lack of ___.

Q. a) What is deficiency disease?

b) Name the deficiency disease caused due to
proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

Q.

Marasmus is due to deficiency of :

(a) Vitamin C

(b) Carbohydrates

(c) Fat

(d) Food

Q. Choose the correct alternative.

(a) Pulses are a very good source of .......... .

(1) carbohydrates	(2) proteins
(3) fats	(4) minerals

(b) .......... provide maximum energy to the body.

(1) Cereals	(2) Leafy vegetables
(3) Water	(4) Amla

(c) Goitre is caused by a deficiency of the mineral .......... .

(1) iron	(2) calcium
(3) iodine	(4) potassium

(d) .......... is a type of junk food.

(1) Orange	(2) Milk
(3) Bhakri	(4) Chocolate

Q. Which of the following statements are true w.r.t. the kwashiorkor disease?

(i) It is usually observed in children in the age group 1-5 years.
(ii) It is caused by severe protein deficiency even if sufficient carbohydrates and fats are consumed.

(iii) It is usually seen in infants below the age of 1 year.

(iv) It is caused by deficiency of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in diet.