Question

Define the deficiency diseases -Kwashiorkar and Marasmus

Answer 1

kwashiorkar caused by the deficiency of proteins in our body
symptoms of kwashior are swollen legs and hands

Answer 2

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Kwashiorkar is a deficiency disease caused by the deficiency of Fats and Protein .Ugly patches on body is the cause of development of Kwashiorkar .Physical Growth can happen if the disease is not treated on time.Food items rich in proteins and fats must be consumed .

Marasmus is a deficiency disease as well which is caused by the defieciency of Protein and fats as well .In this disease , Skin folds are causes of development of Marasmus along with thin body as well .

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