Marasmus is due to deficiency of

Vitamin pyridoxine

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Vitamin D/Calcium/Phosphorus

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Food

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Fat

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Solution

The correct option is B Food
Nutrient deficiency is the main cause of marasmus. It occurs in children that don't ingest enough protein, calories, carbohydrates, and other important nutrients. This is usually due to poverty and or scarcity of food.
So, the correct answer is 'Food'

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Marasmus is due to deficiency of :

(a) Vitamin C

(b) Carbohydrates

(d) Food

Statement 1: Marasmus affects the infants up to 1 year of age.

Statement 2: This is due to the deficiency of only vitamins in the diet.

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