What is Kwashiorkor?
What is Marasmus?
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Kwashiorkor is the result of severe malnutrition or lack of protein. It is different than marasmus, a form of malnutrition that is due to lack of calories. Proteins are responsible for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
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Q. What is Kwashiorkor?
Ans. Malnutrition due to excessive lack of protein in the diet.Protein malnutrition, or kwashiorkor, is found mostly in people living in geographic areas who have limited food resources.This can be seen most in children whose diet is deficient in protein and calories.
Q . What is Marasmus?
Ans. Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition. It can occur in anyone who has severe malnutrition, but it usually occurs in children. It typically occurs in developing countries. Marasmus can be life-threatening, but you can get treatment for it.
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