Question

Write two points of difference between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus​

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

Explanation:

1) kwashiorkor occurence increase after 18 months whereas marasmus occurence increases prior to 1 year of age .

2) kwashiorkor is protein deficiency with adequate energy intake whereas marasmus is inadequate energy intake in all forms including protein .