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Pediatrics Nutrition, Food Security, and Health 1bb3dacc

Flag sign hair are seen in -

A
Kwashiorkor
B
Beri-beri
C
Pellagra
D
Marasmus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Kwashiorkor Kwashiorkoro Triad of:o Hair changes : Changes include dyspigmentation, loss of characteristic curls and sparseness over taple.o Flag sign - Alternate band of hypopigmented and normally pigmented hair pattern.Marasmuso Severe wasting,o Monkey facies.o Baggy pant appearance - loose skin on bottom hungry down.Beri-berio Deficiency of thiamine (Vit B1)o Can be dry (neural involvement)o Wet (cardiac involvent)o AcutePellagrao Niacin (Vit B3) def.DermatitisDiarrheaDementia

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