Ana, a two-year-old baby girl appears to be well fed but is deficient of certain important proteins. her hair is thin, colorless, and brittle. based on these symptoms, the doctor examining ana, is likely to relate her condition to the disorder of

Ana, a two-year-old baby girl appears to be well fed but is deficient of certain important proteins. her hair is thin, colorless, and brittle. based on these symptoms, the doctor examining ana, is likely to relate her condition to the disorder of Kwashiorkor.

- it is also known as edematous malnutrition because of its association to fluid retention or edema. It is a nutritional disorder which a person has deficiencies in protein in his or her diet. Treatment is through extra calories and protein add up in the person's diet.

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