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What is a common clinical manifestation of Marasmus?
What is a common clinical manifestation of Marasmus?
- Flappy and relaxed muscles
- Failure to gain weight (correct)
- Oedema
- Sunken eyes
Which condition is characterized by progressive loss of weight reaching below 60% of normal weight?
Which condition is characterized by progressive loss of weight reaching below 60% of normal weight?
- Oedema
- Cystic fibrosis
- Marasmus (correct)
- Kwashiorkor
What can contribute to poor feeding habits in infants leading to Marasmus?
What can contribute to poor feeding habits in infants leading to Marasmus?
- Cystic fibrosis
- Anorexia
- Disturbed mother-child relations
- Improper training (correct)
Which nutritional disorder is characterized by body weight between 60-80% and the presence of oedema?
Which nutritional disorder is characterized by body weight between 60-80% and the presence of oedema?
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What is a common etiology of Kwashiorkor?
What is a common etiology of Kwashiorkor?
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