Question

What is meant by marasmus and kwashiorkar???​

Answer 1

Undernourishment causing a child's weight to be significantly low for their age is known as'marasmus'.

'Kwashiorkar' is a form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency in the diet,typically affecting young children in the tropics.

Answer 2

Marasmus & Kwashiorkor are both caused by protein deficiency in one's diet.

MARASMUS - It is an undernourishment causing a child's weight to be extremely low for their age.

KWASHIORKOR - It is a malnutrition produced by a severely inadequate amount of protein in their diet.