<prompt> All are true about marasmus except: March 2011Normal albumin levelsSevere wasting of musclesEdemaDepleted subcutaneous fat  <response>: Ans. C: Edema Edema is a feature of Kwashiorkar; it ranges from mild to gross, and may represent upto 5-20 of the body weight Remember: Acute malnutrition is judged by: Weight for height Chronic malnutrition is judged by: Height for age Flag sign is seen in Kwashiorkar hair is thin, brittle, lusterless, sparse, easily pluckable and hypopigmented Hepatomegaly may be associated with Kwashiorkar 