Question

The following are the symptoms of Kwashiorkor and Marasmus. Categorized them correctly.
(I). It is caused by deficiency of protein in the diet.
(II). It is caused by prolonged deficiency of proteins and calories in the diet.
(III). lt affects infants under one year of age.
(IV). It commonly affects babies between 1-3 years of age.
(V). Subcutaneous fat persists.
(VI). Subcutaneous fat is used up, making ribs very prominent.
(VII). Oedema affects legs and face.
(VIII). Skin and hair change colour.
(IX). No oedema occurs.
(X). No change in skin and hair colour.

• A. Kwashiorkor - $I,IV,V,VII,VIII$; Marasmus - $II,III,VI,IX,X$
• B. Kwashiorkor - $I,II,V,VI.VIII,IX$; Marasmus - $III,IV,VII,X$
• C. Kwashiorkor - $II,Ill,VI,IX,X$; Marasmus - $I,IV,V,VII,VIII$
• D. Kwashiorkor - $III,IV,VII,X$; Marasmus - $I,II,V,VI,VIII,IX$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) Kwashiorkor - $I,IV,V,VII,VIII$; Marasmus - $II,III,VI,IX,X$