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Q. No.The given figure shows two children affected by some malnutrition disorder. Identify the correct match:
| A | B | |
| 1. | Marasmus | Kwashiorkor |
| 2. | Kwashiorkor | Marasmus |
| 3. | Cretinism | Rickets |
| 4. | Rickets | Cretinism |
Subtopic: Â Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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Marasmus is not characterized by:
1. Inadequate energy intake in all forms, including proteins
2. Loss of muscle mass and subcutaneous fat
3. Edema
4. an occurrence prior to age of 1 year
Subtopic: Â Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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Sufficient calorie intake but with insufficient protein intake, edema and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates characterize the disorder:
1. Kwashiorkor
2. Marasmus
3. Bulimia
4. Anorexia nervosa
Subtopic: Â Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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Identify the option where the difference between Kwashiorkor and Marsmus is not correctly mentioned?
| Kwashiokor | Marasmus | ||
| A. | Deficiency of | Proteins | Proteins and calories |
| B. | Age of onset | Less than one year | More than one year |
| C. | Characteristic clinical feature | Oedema [swelling] | Emaciation [loss of muscle mass and subcutaneous fat] |
| 1. Only B | 2. Only C |
| 3. Only B and C | 4. A, B and C |
Subtopic: Â Protein Energy Malnutrition |
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