Question
Differentiate between marasmus and kwashiorkor.
Answer :
Word Count : 144
| 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 _________ _________ ____ ______ _________ ____ ______ __________ ___ _______. _________ _______ ________ __________ ______ ________ __________ ____ _______ ________ _________ _________. __________ _______ ________ _______ ______. ________ ___ _________ _______ ______ ______ _________. __________ __________ ________ ____ ________ _______ ___ ______. ______ ____ _________ _________ _______ ___ _______ ________ _____ ____. ___ ____ _____ __________ ____ __________ __________ ___ _________. ______ _______ _____ __________ ___ _____ _________ _______ _____ ______ _________. _______ __________ ___ _____ _______ ____ ___ ________. ________ ________ _______ _________ ____ _____ ___ __________ ______. ___ ___ ______ _______ _________ _______ _________ _________. _________ ________ ___ ________ ____ ______ __________. _____ _________ ____ _________. Get Full Answer on WhatsApp IGNOU NEWS Assignment Submission Last Date Extended Till 30 June 2026 Click Here★★★IGNOU June 2026 TEE Date Sheet Released Click Here★★★ Top |