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What is Marasmus?
What is kwashiorkor?

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Marasmus is considered as the total nutritional deficiency; whereas, Kwashiorkor is only protein deficiency. Both are seen in children with nutritional deficiencies. Treatment for Marasmus is, total nutritional supplementation while high-protein supplement intake for Kwashiorkor.
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