Kwashiorkor Syndrome is a dietary deficiency characterized by decreased pigment in the skin and hair. a) Which nutrient is likely missing from the diet? Explain your answer. b) What would you conclude if adding back this missing food group had not effect on the skin and hair condition?

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Q7.1: Kwashiorkor Syndrome is a dietary deficiency characterized by decreased pigment in the skin and hair.

  1. a) Which nutrient is likely missing from the diet? Explain your answer.
  2. b) What would you conclude if adding back this missing food group had not effect on the skin and hair condition?

 

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