Protein Energy Malnutrition Quiz
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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?

  • Oedema
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Marasmus (correct)
  • Kwashiorkor

    • 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?

    <p>Kwashiorkor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common etiology of Kwashiorkor?

    <p>Diseases interfering with food assimilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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