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    Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency that usually affects children under 62% of normal body weight. It is caused by a lack of protein, calories, carbohydrates and nutrients due to poverty and food scarcity. Left untreated, marasmus can lead to slow growth, repeated infections, and even death from complications like diarrhea or respiratory infection. Initial treatment involves milk and oil mixtures to increase energy intake.

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    Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency that usually affects children under 62% of normal body weight. It is caused by a lack of protein, calories, carbohydrates and nutrients due to poverty and food scarcity. Left untreated, marasmus can lead to slow growth, repeated infections, and even death from complications like diarrhea or respiratory infection. Initial treatment involves milk and oil mixtures to increase energy intake.

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    Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency that usually affects children under 62% of normal body weight. It is caused by a lack of protein, calories, carbohydrates and nutrients due to poverty and food scarcity. Left untreated, marasmus can lead to slow growth, repeated infections, and even death from complications like diarrhea or respiratory infection. Initial treatment involves milk and oil mixtures to increase energy intake.

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    Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency that usually affects children under 62% of normal body weight. It is caused by a lack of protein, calories, carbohydrates and nutrients due to poverty and food scarcity. Left untreated, marasmus can lead to slow growth, repeated infections, and even death from complications like diarrhea or respiratory infection. Initial treatment involves milk and oil mixtures to increase energy intake.

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    Marasmus

    Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. It can occur in


    anyone with severe malnutrition but usually occurs in children. Body weight is reduced to less
    than 62% of the normal (expected) body weight for the age.

    Causes

    Nutrient deficiency is the main cause of marasmus. It occurs in children that don’t ingest
    enough protein, calories, carbohydrates, and other important nutrients. This is usually due to
    poverty and a scarcity of food.

    There are several types of malnutrition. A malnourished child may have something other than
    marasmus. Among the more common types of malnutrition are serious deficiencies in:

     iron

     iodine

     zinc

     vitamin A

    Effects
    Apart from weight loss, long-term effects of marasmus in children include slow growth and
    repeated infections. Diarrhea, measles, or a respiratory infection are serious complications that
    can be fatal in a child with marasmus.

    Treatment
    Initial treatment of marasmus often includes dried skim milk powder mixed with boiled water.
    Later, the mixture can also include a vegetable oil such as sesame, casein, and sugar. Casein
    is milk protein. The oil increases the energy content and density of the mixture.

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