<prompt> Following statements are true with respect to a child with marasmus exceptIt is a severely wasted and has skin and bone monkey faciesChild appears ale and activeChild is more prone for infection and has higher moality compared to kwashiorkorAppetite is good  <response>: Nutrient deficiency is the main cause of marasmus. It occurs in children that don;t ingest enough protein, calories, carbohydrates, and other impoant nutrients. This is usually due to povey and a scarcity of food. There are several types of malnutrition. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition 