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Which is true for Marasmus?
Serum albumin is normal or slightly reduced
Leptin production is high
Body weight is 30% of normal for sex, height and age
Anemia is rare
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”Explanation”
Marasmus is a presentation of severe acute malnutrition (SAM).
There is a severe deficiency of calories in the diet
Child body weight is less than 60% normal for age, sex and height
There is growth retardation and loss of muscle mass
Visceral protein compartment (liver) is preserved as the muscles are used as an energy source.
There is multivitamin deficiencies, anemia and immuno-suppression
RC 10th Ed. p 434