Question

Marasmus is caused due to the deficiency of

• A. Vitamin C
• B. Carbohydrates
• C. fat
• D. food

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Carbohydrates

The correct option is B:

The explanation for the correct option:

Option B:

1. Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein, carbohydrates, and lipids, usually due to poverty and scarcity of food.
2. Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition.
3. It can occur in anyone who has severe malnutrition, but it usually occurs in children.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Option A: Vitamin C is the kind of vitamin that protects us from deficiency disease known as scurvy.

Option C: Fat is the energy-given food. Excess fat will lead to a condition like obesity.

Option D: Food is the fuel that provides energy for the growth and repair of body cells as well as for various metabolic activities in the body.

Final statement:

Marasmus is caused due to the deficiency of carbohydrates.