UPPSC 2013 General Studies I Solved Paper

(a) The disease caused by deficiency of protein in children is Marasmus. Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition caused by a shortage of protein and calories in the body. It can occur in anyone who has severe malnutrition, but it usually occurs in children. It typically occurs in developing countries. Marasmus can be life-threatening, but it can be treated.