Pedro is 2 years of age.His parents take him to the doctor because he has swelling in his feet and abdomen,and has brittle hair.His doctor tells his parents that he has a condition known as _____,which is caused by severe protein deficiency.

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The symptoms described in the scenario are characteristic of kwashiorkor, a condition caused by severe protein deficiency. Yellow fever and jaundice are not associated with these symptoms, and beriberi is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B1, not protein.

Pedro Is 2 Years of Age