State any two differences between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus

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Kwashiorkor and Marasmus are caused due to nutritional deficiencies. Following are the differences between the two:
Kwashiorkor
Marasmus
1. Deficiency of proteins. 1. Deficiency of both proteins and calories.
2. There is some weight loss. 2. There is severe weight loss.
3. The thinning of muscles and limbs. 3. The thinning of limbs.
4. There is an enlargement in the fatty liver cells. 4. There is no enlargement in the fatty liver cells.
5. Occurs between the age of 6 months and 3 years of age. 5. Occurs between the age of 6 months and 1 year of age.

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Kwashiorkor	Marasmus
1. Deficiency of proteins.	1. Deficiency of both proteins and calories.
2. There is some weight loss.	2. There is severe weight loss.
3. The thinning of muscles and limbs.	3. The thinning of limbs.
4. There is an enlargement in the fatty liver cells.	4. There is no enlargement in the fatty liver cells.
5. Occurs between the age of 6 months and 3 years of age.	5. Occurs between the age of 6 months and 1 year of age.