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Q56) Marasmus is caused by deficiency of ...[JKCMEE 210 ]

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Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by protein deficiency.
It can be distinguished from kwashiorkor in that kwashiorkor is protein deficiency with adequate energy intake whereas marasmus is inadequate energy intake in all forms, including protein.
Answer : (a)