Symptoms of kwashiorkor and symptoms of marasmus

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Kwashiorkor is a severe malnutrition disorder caused mainly due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet.
Marasmus is a malnutrition disorder caused primarily due to the inadequacy of calories and energy in the diet.
Symptoms of Kwashiorkor Symptoms of Marasmus
1. It is caused due to the deficiency of proteins. 1. It is caused due to the deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates.
2. Oedema is present. 2. Oedema is absent.
3. There is some weight loss. 3. There is severe weight loss.
4. Thinning of muscles and limbs. 4. The thinning of limbs.
5. Presence of protruding belly. 5. Protruding belly is not present.

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Symptoms of Kwashiorkor	Symptoms of Marasmus
1. It is caused due to the deficiency of proteins.	1. It is caused due to the deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates.
2. Oedema is present.	2. Oedema is absent.
3. There is some weight loss.	3. There is severe weight loss.
4. Thinning of muscles and limbs.	4. The thinning of limbs.
5. Presence of protruding belly.	5. Protruding belly is not present.