The difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor is that:

  • A
    Marasmus is caused by deficiency of vitamin $B$ while Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of vitamin $D$.
  • B
    Marasmus is caused by a calorie deficiency while Kwashiorkor is caused by protein deficiency.
  • C
    Marasmus is simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories while Kwashiorkor is due to just protein deficiency unaccompanied by calorie deficiency.
  • D
    Marasmus is deficiency of just proteins while Kwashiorkor due to a deficiency of both proteins and calories.

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