Which of the following is an example of protein energy malnutrition?

Scurvy

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Beriberi

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Marasmus

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Pellagra

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Marasmus
Marasmus is an example of protein energy malnutrition. It leads to the impaired growth and replacement of tissue proteins, thin limbs, prominent ribs, dry, wrinkled and thin skin. It also causes degeneration of muscles.

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