Question

Observe the given statements.
(i) Protein deficiency in diet leads to kwashiorkor disease.
(ii) Deficiency of only calories leads to marasmus disease.

• A. i and ii are true
• B. i is true and ii is false
• C. i is false and ii is true
• D. i and ii are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

i and ii are true

Marasmus can be differentiated from kwashiorkor in that kwashiorkor is the protein deficiency disease with adequate energy intake whereas marasmus is inadequate energy intake in all form, including protein.

So, option A is the correct option.