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Marasmus is a form of severe protein-energy malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. Other PEMs include kwashiorkor and cachexia. A child with marasmus looks emaciated and body weight may be reduced to less than 80% of the normal weight for that height. Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1 whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein and calories http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marasmus
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What name is calorie-deficiency disease known as?
marasmus
Which disease symptoms is a wizened appearance?
MARASMUS
What disease is caused by a lack of proper diet?
Marasmus
Marasmus describes what form of malnutrition?
Marasmus-- Severe malnutritution in children caused by a diet lacking in calories as well as protein. Marasmus may also be caused by disease and parasitic infection.
Marasmus disease is caused due to the deficiency of?
mainly Protein
Name the disease that are related the carbohydrate metabolism?
heart attack and diabetes
What disease causes pot belly?
I would say malnutrition causes a pot belly.
What food can cure marasmus disease?
Banana, avocado, probiotic , olive oil, ghee, ashwagandha along with homeopathy
What is the disease caused by lack of protein and carbohydrates?
A disease caused by lack of all macronutriets (carbohydrates, fats, and protein) is kwashiorkor. Symptoms include a swollen abdomen, cracking and scaly skin, and reddish hair. The mortality is about 60% and it also affects a person's physical and mental development.Another related disease is Marasmus. Marasmus is caused by a lack of protein. This is generally less severe than Kwashiorikor.
Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of?
Marasmus is caused by the deficiency of protein
When was Marasmus - album - created?
Marasmus - album - was created on 2007-03-09.
Why does marasmus occur?
Marasmus occurs because not everyone in the world has access to enough food. Marasmus is a malnutrition caused by not getting enough nutrients and proteins in your diet.
