Thorough history and clinical examination, plain chest X ray P-A view, measurement of the diameter of the response to tuberculin test at 48 and 72 hours after administration, measurement of the level of serum albumin, kidney profile and liver profile, complete blood picture, fasting blood sugar and E.S.R were performed for all. The delayed hypersensitivity response has been shown to be reduced under conditions of a restricted dietary intake of protein.