What is wrong with the diet in kwashiorkor? An exploration of protein deficiency
                                
                                
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                                Kwashiorkor is most common in developing regions where diets are often centered on cheap, high-carbohydrate staples like maize or rice, severely lacking in protein. This stark dietary imbalance is the central flaw that triggers the characteristic edema and other complex metabolic problems associated with the condition.