Marasmus is caused by deficiecy of

Options

A. Carbohydrates
B. proteins
C. vitamins
D. both A and B

Answer

D

Explanation

Marasmus is produced by a simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories.
It is found in infants less than a year in age, if moth-er's milk is replaced too early by other foods which are poor in both proteins and caloric value.
This often happens if the mother has second pregnancy or childbirth when the older infant is still too young.
In Marasmus, protein deficiency impairs growth and replacement of tissue proteins, extreme emaciation of the body and thinning of limbs results, the skin be- comes dry, thin and wrinkled.
Growth rate and body weight decline considerably.
Even growth and development of brain and mental faculties are impaired.