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Published on: August 21, 2026

The following are the symptoms of Kwashiorkor and Marasmus. Categorized them correctly .

I. It is caused by deficiency of protein in the diet.

II . It is caused by prolonged deficiency of proteins and calories in the diet.

III It affects infants under one year of age .

IV. It commonly affects babies between 1-3 years of age.

V. Subcutaneous fat persists.

VI. Subcutaneous fat is used up , making ribs very prominent.

VII . Oedema affects legs and face .

VIII. Skin and hair change colour .

IX. No oedema occurs .

X . No change in skin and hair colour .

A
Kwashiorkor-1, IV, V, VII, VIII; Marasmus - II , 111, VI , IX, X
B
Kwashiorkor-1, II , V , VI , VIII , IX ; Marasmus - Ill , IV , VII, X
C
Kwashiorkor - II, 111, VI , IX, X; Marasmus -1 , IV, V, VII, VIII
D
Kwashiorkor- Ill, IV, VII , X ; Marasmus -1 , II , V, VI, VIII , IX

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