Question

Give difference between the following
Kwashiorkor and marasmus

Answer 1

1. Kwashiorkor is a type of nutrition deficiency disorder caused by a severe protein deficiency.
2. Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition characterized by a lack of energy.

Kwashiorkor	Marasmus
1. In children with Kwashiorkor disease, there is some weight loss.	1. Marasmus causes severe weight loss in children.
2. Muscle and limbs getting thin are one of the symptoms of Kwashiorkor.	2. Marasmus symptoms include limb thinning.
3. Kwashiorkor children can eat a lot.	3. Children suffering from Marasmus have a poor appetite and can't eat properly.
4. The skin surface appears to be flaky in nature.	4. The skin has a dry and wrinkled texture.