Early termination of breastfeeding and transition of the infant to small amounts of poor nutrition foods can result in marasmus. This is primarily due to a:

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Marasmus is primarily caused by a protein/energy deficiency, which occurs when the diet is insufficient in both calories and protein. This condition is often seen in infants who are weaned early from breastfeeding and given inadequate or poor-quality foods.

Early Termination of Breastfeeding and Transition of the Infant to Small