Kwashiorkor Model
Product Code : JC-BE-5165
Jaincolab's Kwashiorkor Model is a gross pathology teaching aid depicting kwashiorkor, a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition seen in young children. Used in medical, nursing, and community nutrition education, this model helps students recognize the distinctive combination of edema and growth failure that characterizes this condition. As a leading Biology Equipment manufacturer in India, Jaincolab supplies this and other gross pathology teaching models to colleges and training institutes across India and internationally.
Kwashiorkor typically develops in children whose diet is severely deficient in protein relative to calories, often following weaning onto a starchy, low-protein diet. Unlike marasmus, which is characterized by generalized wasting, kwashiorkor is marked by generalized edema, most noticeable in the abdomen (giving a "pot-belly" appearance) and limbs, along with skin changes, thin and discolored hair, an enlarged fatty liver, and irritability. The Kwashiorkor Model gives students a clear visual reference for distinguishing this condition from other forms of childhood malnutrition.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Type | Gross Pathology / Nutrition Teaching Model |
| Subject Depicted | Kwashiorkor (protein-energy malnutrition) in children |
| Recommended Use | Medical, nursing and community nutrition teaching laboratories |
| Category | Biology Equipment |
| SKU | JC-BE-5165 |
Key Features
- Depicts the characteristic edema and pot-belly appearance of kwashiorkor
- Illustrates a classic protein-energy malnutrition disorder for nutrition teaching
- Durable construction suitable for repeated classroom demonstration
- Complements Jaincolab's broader range of nutritional deficiency teaching models
- Manufactured under Jaincolab's ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified quality system
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and exporter of biology and pathology teaching models, serving educational and medical institutions across India and internationally. Explore related teaching aids such as the Rickets Model and the Gum of Scurvy Model, or browse our full Biology Equipment range and Prepared Slides Equipments collection.
Applications
| Field | Application |
|---|---|
| Medical Colleges | Teaching nutritional pathology and childhood malnutrition |
| Nursing & Community Health Institutes | Clinical sign recognition training |
| Community Medicine / Nutrition Courses | Demonstrating effects of protein-energy malnutrition |
| Biology & Life Science Labs | General pathology and disease-model demonstration |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Kwashiorkor Model show?
A1. It depicts the generalized edema and pot-belly appearance characteristic of kwashiorkor, a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition.
Q2. What causes kwashiorkor?
A2. It results from a severe deficiency of dietary protein relative to calories, often occurring after weaning onto a low-protein diet.
Q3. How is kwashiorkor different from marasmus?
A3. Kwashiorkor is characterized by edema and a relatively preserved fat mass, while marasmus presents with generalized wasting without edema.
Q4. Who uses this model?
A4. Medical, nursing, and nutrition students use it to study protein-energy malnutrition and its clinical features.
Q5. Does Jaincolab export this model internationally?
A5. Yes, Jaincolab manufactures and supplies this model to educational and medical institutions across India and internationally.
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