All are true about marasmus except: March 2011
Ans. C: Edema Edema is a feature of Kwashiorkar; it ranges from mild to gross, and may represent upto 5-20% of the body weight Remember: Acute malnutrition is judged by: Weight for height Chronic malnutrition is judged by: Height for age Flag sign is seen in Kwashiorkar (hair is thin, brittle, lusterless, sparse, easily pluckable and hypopigmented) Hepatomegaly may be associated with Kwashiorkar
Normal albumin levels
Severe wasting of muscles
Edema
Depleted subcutaneous fat