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Marasmus is c...

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Marasmus is caused by deficiency of

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Protein / Carbohydrate

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B

Riboflavin

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C

Niacin

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D

Thiamine

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Solution

The correct option is A Protein / Carbohydrate
Nutrient deficiency is the main cause of Marasmus. It occurs in children who don't ingest enough protein, calories, carbohydrates, and other important nutrients. This is usually due to poverty and scarcity of food.
Hence the correct answer is (A)

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