Following statements are true with respect to a child with marasmus except
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
It is a severely wasted and has skin and bone monkey facies
Child appears ale and active
Child is more prone for infection and has higher moality compared to kwashiorkor
Appetite is good
Nutrition