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What is Following statements are true with respect to a child with marasmus except and explain in detail?
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