What is difference between kwashiorkor and marasmus?

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Kwashiorkor:
Kwashiorkor occurs in people with severe protein deficiency.
It causes fluid retention and protrudes the abdomen.
Marasmus:
Marasmus is a protein energy malnutrition.
It can affect anyone but usually seen in children.
Kwashiokar
Marasmus
1. It is developed in children of whose diets having protein deficiency. 1. Marasmus is developed due to protein deficiency and calories
2. It is observed in children of age 6 months to 3 years 2. It is usually observed in infants.
3. In this condition subcutaneous fat is preserved 3. In this condition subcutaneous fat is not preserved.
4. Oedema is present 4. Oedema is absent.
5.Fatty liver is enlarged 5. No fatty liver.
6. The symptoms include inability to grow and again weight. 6. The symptoms include weight loss

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Kwashiokar	Marasmus
1. It is developed in children of whose diets having protein deficiency.	1. Marasmus is developed due to protein deficiency and calories
2. It is observed in children of age 6 months to 3 years	2. It is usually observed in infants.
3. In this condition subcutaneous fat is preserved	3. In this condition subcutaneous fat is not preserved.
4. Oedema is present	4. Oedema is absent.
5.Fatty liver is enlarged	5. No fatty liver.
6. The symptoms include inability to grow and again weight.	6. The symptoms include weight loss