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Which of the following is NOT a cause of nutritional marasmus?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of nutritional marasmus?
- Reliance on fluids in diet of older children
- Diluted formula
- Prolonged breast feeding without supplementation
- Insufficient calories in diet of older children (correct)
Which age group is most commonly affected by nutritional marasmus?
Which age group is most commonly affected by nutritional marasmus?
- Infants younger than 6 months
- Adults above 40 years
- Adolescents between 12 to 18 years
- Children between 2 to 6 years (correct)
What is the primary cause of non-nutritional marasmus?
What is the primary cause of non-nutritional marasmus?
- Inadequate digestion
- Loss of food
- Inadequate absorption
- Malabsorption of food (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of malabsorption in non-nutritional marasmus?
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of malabsorption in non-nutritional marasmus?
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Which of the following examinations is NOT recommended for diagnosing marasmus?
Which of the following examinations is NOT recommended for diagnosing marasmus?
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