Question : The disease Kwashiorkor is caused by a diet which is very low in protein. The concentration of proteins in blood becomes much lower than usual. One of the symptoms of Kwashiorkor is edema. Give reasons.

Question : The disease Kwashiorkor is caused by a diet which is very l

1.	Question : The disease Kwashiorkor is caused by a diet which is very low in protein. The concentration of proteins in blood becomes much lower than usual. One of the symptoms of Kwashiorkor is edema. Give reasons.
Answer» SOLUTION :1. Kwashiorkor is CAUSED by deficiency of PROTEIN in diet. 2. Lack of protein causes osmotic imbalance in the gastrointestinal system causing swelling of gut. This is called edema (retention of water).