5 Questions
What is a common clinical manifestation of Marasmus?
Failure to gain weight
Which condition is characterized by progressive loss of weight reaching below 60% of normal weight?
Marasmus
What can contribute to poor feeding habits in infants leading to Marasmus?
Improper training
Which nutritional disorder is characterized by body weight between 60-80% and the presence of oedema?
Kwashiorkor
What is a common etiology of Kwashiorkor?
Diseases interfering with food assimilation
Test your knowledge of protein energy malnutrition with this quiz. Learn to define common nutritional disorders, list etiology and predisposing factors, and identify signs and symptoms related to different nutritional disorders. Understand the classification of PIM, including oedema and body weight percentage.
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