Nutrition Tutorial
Problem 4: Kwashiorkor vs. Marasmus
What is the difference between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus?
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Marasmus means acute starvation because of the absence
of all sources of calories while Kwashiorkor refers to
the problems associated with the absence of essential
vitamins. |
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