Question
Differentiate between marasmus and kwashiorkor.
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| Feature | Marasmus | Kwashiorkor |
|---|---|---|
| Cause | Severe deficiency of both protein and calories (overall starvation). | Severe protein deficiency with adequate or near-adequate calorie intake. |
| Body appearance | Severely emaciated, “skin and bones” look, prominent ribs. | Edematous, swollen belly (ascites), puffiness in face and limbs. |
| Muscle and fat | Loss of muscle mass and subcutaneous fat, very thin limbs. | Muscle wasting may be mild, but edema __________ _______ _____ ______ ________ _________. _____ ____ __________ __________ _______ _______ __________ ______. ____ ____ ____ ______ _______ _____ __________ ________ ____ ____ ________ ______. _____ ________ __________ ____ ___ ______ ____ _________ _______ ___. ____ ______ ______ ________ ___ _____ _________ _____. ______ _________ ___ ________ ___ ______ _______. ___ ______ __________ ______ _______ ____. ____ ___ ____ _______ ____ ___ ___ ____ _________ __________ __________ _______. _______ ________ ________ ___ ________ _______ ____ _____ _______ ____ _____ ___. _____ ___ ______ ________ ____ ___ _____ _________ _____ ___ __________. __________ ___. IGNOU ACADEMY Your IGNOU journey, made easier.
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