Question

Choose the correct option from the brackets:
(ii) Marasmus is caused by the deficiency of (protein, carbohydrate, calcium, protein and carbohydrate)

Answer 1

Answer: Protein and carbohydrates.

• Marasmus usually affects infants which is caused by the deficiency of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
• Its symptoms includes loss of body weight, loosely folded skin, retarded physical and mental growth, prominent ribs.
• A diet rich in protein (milk, meat, fish, egg etc) and carbohydrates (potato, rice, maize etc) are given.