Marasmus
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Prolonged or recurrent gastroenteritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examinations is NOT recommended for diagnosing marasmus?

    <p>Serum electrolytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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