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Marasmus causes change in hair colour.

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True

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The correct option is B False
Marasmus
Marasmus is caused by severe malnutrition.
It leads to significant weight loss.
It affects the skin and makes it dry and also makes the hair brittle.
It does not affect or lead to change in hair colour, hair colour is affected in Kwashiorkor.
Final answer:
The given statement is false.

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Q. The following are the symptoms of Kwashiorkor and marasmus. Categorize them correctly:-
I. It is caused by the deficiency of protein in the diet.
II. It is caused by the prolonged deficiency of protein and calories in the diet.
III. It affects infants under one year of age
IV It commonly affects babies between 1-3 years of age.
V. Subcutaneous fat persists.
VI. Subcutaneous fat is used up, making ribs very prominent.

VII. Skin and hair change colour.
VIII. May caused due to lack of protein in mother milk.
IX. No edema occurs.
X. No change in skin and hair colour.

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