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A person suffering from kwashiorkor suffers from lack of protein. This causes fluid retention and the appearance of bloating. It has many side effects. Marasmus, a condition characterized by wasting away of muscle tissue and fat stores, often results from a deficiency in calories as well as protein, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. People with marasmus typically appear emaciated and are severely underweight.

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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.


What are symptoms of marasmus?

Marasmus is a severe type of malnutrition. When a person has this there is a chronic wasting way of fats, muscle and tissue. General symptoms of marasmus are rapid weight loss, frequent diarrhea, fatigue and dizziness.


HOW can you prevent marasmus?

an adequate diet with appropriat amounts of carbihydrates, fats and proteuns It is very easy to prevent kwashiorkor in areas where there is no famine. To prevent it make sure your diet is rich in protein enough carbohydrates and fats, to make it easier food that has energy.


How does ascaris cause kwashiorkor?

Kwashiorkor is a protein deficiency disease. Ascarids (a type of parasitic worm) feeds off protein, denying it to the person, who then gets Kwashiorkor. I should say that it is unlikely that ascarids would, on their own, cause Kwashiorkor. It would be in the context of other contributary factors as well.


What would a person with marasmus need to eat?

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