An unbalanced diet severely deficient in protein (though often containing carbohydrate-rich foods) can result in __________; edema is a classic symptom.

a. Weight gain and accumulation of excess body fat
b. Osteoporosis
c. Dehydration
d. Kwashiorkor


Ans: d. Kwashiorkor

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