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Question
What is the Difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor?
Answer in Brief
Solution
Marasmus:
Marasmus is a protein deficiency disease.
In marasmus, the child loses weight and it will appear as though bones are covered by skin.
Kwashiorkor:
In Kwashiorkor, the child develops an enlarged belly with swollen face and feet.
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