Aprotein deficiency resulting in swelling of the body tissue primarily in the feet, legs, and belly is called
a. marasmus
b. kwashiorkor
c. ketosis
d. rickets

The correct answer is B - Kwashiorkor.

Kwashiorkor is condition that usually occurs in infants and young children soon after weaning. It is caused by severe protein deficiency

The symptoms an emaciated appearance in all the body except their ankles, feet and belly, which swell with fluid.

Children or people  who are affected by kwashiorkor recover fully if they are treated early.  Treatment involves introducing extra calories and protein into the diet.

If left untreated, it can cause major organ failure and eventually death.

it would affect precipitation by causing flooding in some areas of the world due to climate increasing, causing the glaciers in the northern and southern pole of our planet to melt.

i wish you would have provided choices to simplify it and allow me to give an exact answer.

the answer is c. altitude. hope this ! #brainiac