01-24-2007, 02:27 PM
what the different between kwashiorkor and marasmus?
kwashiorkor - abrahem
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01-24-2007, 02:27 PM
what the different between kwashiorkor and marasmus?
01-24-2007, 02:34 PM
Kwashiorkor : normal total caloric intake & decreased protein intake.
Marasmus : decreased total caloric intake
01-24-2007, 02:36 PM
marasmus is called PEM or protein energy malnutrition ass with calorie deffieciency.risk inc after 1yr
kwashiokor is inadequate protein intake in the presence of good energy(total caloies).risk inc after 18months
01-24-2007, 02:43 PM
that is why when you excersize in the gym please eat a lot o fproteins , you don't eat proteins adequate you get kwashikors
01-24-2007, 02:52 PM
Kwashorker__ Oedematous due to dec. oncotic pressure
Marasmus________ No edema.
01-24-2007, 09:37 PM
Kwashiokar: protein malnutrition.. protruberant abdomen, EDEMA,fatty liver, flaky paint dermatosis, hair changes, and APATHY...
Marasmus: caloric deprivation, muscle wasting, skin changes, no edema, and child is ALERT.. |
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