Compare marasmus and kwashiorkor.

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Marasmus and Kwashiorkor are deficiency diseases caused by malnutrition.
Marasmus
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus is a disorder caused by inadequate consumption of carbohydrates and proteins.
Kwashiorkor is a disorder caused by inadequate consumption of proteins.
2. This occurs in infants below one year. 2. This affects children in the age group of 1-5 years.
3. The symptoms include thin limbs, digestive disorder, severe weight loss, and a shriveled appearance. 3. The symptoms include loss of appetite, stunted growth, enlarged stomach, and long, thin legs.

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Marasmus	Kwashiorkor
Marasmus is a disorder caused by inadequate consumption of carbohydrates and proteins.	Kwashiorkor is a disorder caused by inadequate consumption of proteins.
2. This occurs in infants below one year.	2. This affects children in the age group of 1-5 years.
3. The symptoms include thin limbs, digestive disorder, severe weight loss, and a shriveled appearance.	3. The symptoms include loss of appetite, stunted growth, enlarged stomach, and long, thin legs.