biology

what is the Symptom of kwashiorkor

• loss of muscle mass

• Delayed Growth

• chronic diarrhea

• dehydration

what is the symptoms of marasmus

• chronic diarrhea

• Delayed Growth

• Throat and Chest Infections

• Poor Wound Healing

how did we get the name kwashiorkor

• kangaroo

• rabbit

• giraffe

• koala

deficiency diseases can be prevented by

• drinking water

• eating protein rich food

• maintaining balanced diet

• all of the above

marasmus is caused by

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• nutrient deficieny

• none of the above

where is marasmus commonly found in the world

• africa

• somalia

• latin america

• none of the above

What type of food can cure marasmus?

• Foods rich in proteins

• Foods rich in carbohydrates

• Foods rich in vitamins

• Foods rich in minerals

weight loss signs of marasmus ?

• true

• false

Kwashiorkor, also known as edematous malnutrition

• True

• False