Pedro is two 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.
A)yellow fever
B)beriberi
C)jaundice
D)kwashiorkor

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Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition caused by a severe protein deficiency. Symptoms include swelling in the feet and abdomen due to fluid retention, brittle hair, and skin discoloration. Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, beriberi is a disorder caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1), and jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the blood. None of these conditions are related to Pedro's symptoms.

Pedro Is Two Years of Age