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Marasmus, a protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) disease occurs in…….
a) adults                                               
b) women
c) children                           
d) aged persons

c

Marasmus, a protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) disease occurs in child due to very low intake of……………
a) carbohydrates                
b) proteins
c) fats                                    
d) all of these

d

Children suffering from Marasmus have very ……..body.
a) fat     
b) thin                   
c) strong  
d) tall

b

The body weight of child suffering Marasmus, a protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) disease, is less than…….. % of the expected body weight for their age.
a) 40      
b) 50                      
c) 60      
d) 70

c

The children suffering Marasmus, a protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) disease, suffer from
a) low body temperature   
b) anemia
c) thalesemia                       
d) both a and b

d

Marasmus, protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) disease, can be treated by…..
a) antibiotic                                     
b) antiviral
c) adding all nutrients to the diet  
d) milk

c