<prompt> In marasmus wasting is due to ?Prolonge dietery deficiency of caloriProlonge dietery deficiency of proteinExcess catabolism of fat muscle mass to provide energyAll of above  <response>: Ans. is d i.e., All of above Marasmus Prolonge deficiency of calory protein due to starvation. Monkey facies- loss of buccal fat. Baggy pants appearance- loose skin of the buttocks hanging down. Loss of axillary fat. Appetite is preserved. No edema. 