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Marasmus and kwashiorkor are both forms of malnutrition caused by protein-energy deficiencies, but they differ in their symptoms and causes. Marasmus is characterized by severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and a general emaciated appearance due to a lack of calories and protein. In contrast, kwashiorkor typically occurs in children with sufficient caloric intake but inadequate protein, leading to symptoms such as edema (swelling), a distended abdomen, and skin changes. While both conditions arise from nutritional deficiencies, their manifestations and underlying causes are distinct.
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What is the difference between malnutrition maramus and kwashiorkor?
kwashiorkor is a syndrome due to severe protien deficiency whereas maramus (marasmus) is a syndrome due to a deficiency in both protien and calories.
What is protein's deficiency disease?
Protein deficiency is very dangerous and can lead to death.
Maramus and kwashiker are caused due to deffincey of?
Due to deffincey of protin
What are the diseases that are caused by the deficiency of carbohydrates?
No, there are no diseases. Unlike protein and fats, we do not need carbohydrate to flourish physically. Very little carbohydrate can lead to benign ketosis, loss of sodium ions(Na+), and protein breakdown. Carbohydrate is the body's primary source of glucose, which will be broken down and used as energy in cells. The glucose breakdown occurs in cells through various processes and cycles, such as Glycolysis and Krebs cycle. When the body is getting little carbohydrates, cells will be lacking in glucose, and as a result, these processes and cycles will not be able to run to completion. Now, the cells need to find a way to produce energy without glucose. Cell will start breaking down intermediate products (such as Acetyl CoA), producing acids, in order to make energy. This will result in acids, such as acetoacetic acid, being dumped into the blood. The rise in acid will drop the pH of the blood, and result in ketosis. Now, the body tries to compensate for this rise in pH by excreting out the acid, Na+ follow. So, when the kidneys end up excreting both the acid and Na+. Another source of energy the body uses (only in emergencies), is protein. Protein can be broken down and be used to run the processes and cycles that glucose did. The body's main source of proteins come from blood and muscles. As a result, someone who is extemely deficient in carbohydrate will have a breakdown of muscles (proteins) unless they are eating sufficient protein each day. Eating sufficient protein each day will not interfere with a low carbohydrate diet
