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What is the difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor?

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What is the primary nutritional deficiency in Kwashiorkor?
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Study the above figure and explain the disease child is suffering from:
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Give examples of nutritional deficiency diseases.
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What effect does PEM have on growth and development in children?
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Justify the given statement:
Protein–energy malnutrition is composed of a spectrum of biological disorders caused by the lack of food.
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Clinical signs and symptoms of protein-energy malnutrition include behavioural changes like irritability, apathy, decreased social responsiveness, anxiety, and attention deficits.
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Which of the following is a preventive measure for Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?
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State the deficiency disease caused by the lack of carbohydrates and proteins. (Kwashiorkor/Marasmus)
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Protein-energy malnutrition affects infants and children to produce _____ and Kwashiorkor.
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Differentiate between

 Kwashiorkor from Marasmus.

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How does Protein Energy Malnutrition affect the immune system?
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What food deficiency causes kwashiorkor?
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Marasmus is caused due to lack of _____ food.
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How does the body attempt to compensate for Protein Energy Malnutrition?
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What is Kwashiorkor disease? Write the symptoms and prevention measure.
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Edu-fact: In 1946, Dr. Federico Gómez described malnutrition and indicated that this condition has similar basic characteristics in all areas of the world where it is present.
Marasmus is produced by protein deficiency unaccompanied by calorie deficiency.
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Which disease is caused due to the lack of proteins in children?
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What are the harmful effects of protein deficiency on human body?
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Give examples of nutritional deficiency diseases.
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Which age group is most vulnerable to Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?