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. Ill.It 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.

Options

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, MI, VI, IX, X, Marasmus -I, IV, V, VII, VIII
D. Kwashiorkor - III, IV, VII, X, Marasmus - I, II, V, VI, VIII, IX

Answer

To categorize the symptoms of Kwashiorkor and Marasmus correctly, we will analyze each statement and determine which condition it corresponds to.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify the Causes:**
- **Kwashiorkor** is caused by a deficiency of protein in the diet.
- **Marasmus** is caused by a prolonged deficiency of both proteins and calories in the diet.
- **Categorization:**
- I. It is caused by deficiency of protein in the diet. → **Kwashiorkor**
- II. It is caused by prolonged deficiency of proteins and calories in the diet. → **Marasmus**

2. **Age Affected:**
- **Kwashiorkor** typically affects children between 1-3 years of age.
- **Marasmus** affects infants under one year of age.
- **Categorization:**
- III. It affects infants under one year of age. → **Marasmus**
- IV. It commonly affects babies between 1-3 years of age. → **Kwashiorkor**

3. **Subcutaneous Fat:**
- In **Kwashiorkor**, subcutaneous fat persists, leading to a swollen appearance due to edema.
- In **Marasmus**, subcutaneous fat is used up, making ribs very prominent.
- **Categorization:**
- V. Subcutaneous fat persists. → **Kwashiorkor**
- VI. Subcutaneous fat is used up, making ribs very prominent. → **Marasmus**

4. **Presence of Edema:**
- **Kwashiorkor** is characterized by edema, which affects the legs and face.
- **Marasmus** does not present with edema.
- **Categorization:**
- VII. Oedema affects legs and face. → **Kwashiorkor**
- IX. No oedema occurs. → **Marasmus**

5. **Skin and Hair Changes:**
- In **Kwashiorkor**, there are changes in the color of skin and hair.
- In **Marasmus**, there are no changes in skin and hair color.
- **Categorization:**
- VIII. Skin and hair change colour. → **Kwashiorkor**
- X. No change in skin and hair colour. → **Marasmus**

### Final Categorization:
- **Kwashiorkor:**
- I, IV, V, VII, VIII
- **Marasmus:**
- II, III, VI, IX, X