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Pediatrics Nutrition, Food Security, and Health 00060739

In marasmus wasting is due to -

A
Prolonge dieiery deficiency of caloris
B
Prolonge dieterv deficiency of protein
C
Excess catabolism of fat & muscle mass to provide energy
D
All of above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of above MarasmusProlonge deficiency of calory & protein due to starvation.Monkey facies- loss of buccal fat.Baggy pants appearance- loose skin of the buttocks hanging down,Loss of axillary fat.Appetite is preserved.No edema.

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