What Is Kwashiorkor?
1. Protein
Protein is an extremely important nutrient for us. It helps to make up the very building blocks of our bodies, helping us to grow larger and stronger. It is also essential in helping to repair any damage that might have taken place. What’s more is that protein is also important for various process in the body.
We cannot be without protein, and we will fall very ill if we do not get enough of it. For most of us, this is not a problem as we can get all the protein that we need from the food that we eat. Not everybody is fortunate enough to say this, however.
