Question

what is the main difference between kwashiorkor and marasmus.no spam plz​

Answer 1

Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1, whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. It can be distinguished from kwashiorkor in that kwashiorkor is protein deficiency with adequate energy intake whereas marasmus is inadequate energy intake in all forms, including protein.

Answer 2

MARASMUS:

Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1,marasmus is inadequate energy intake in all forms, including protein.

KWASHIORKOR:

Kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. It can be distinguished from kwashiorkor in that kwashiorkor is protein deficiency with adequate energy intake.