Which type of malnutrition is characterized by a "skin and bones-like" appearance without the presence of severe edema?
A)Ascites
B)Marasmus
C)Kwashiorkor
D)Malnutrition of mild degree

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Marasmus is characterized by severe wasting of muscle and fat, giving the individual a "skin and bones-like" appearance, without the presence of severe edema (swelling). Kwashiorkor, on the other hand, is characterized by edema, particularly in the feet and legs, and a distended abdomen. Ascites is a type of edema that occurs specifically in the abdominal cavity, resulting in a swollen and fluid-filled abdomen. Malnutrition of mild degree is not a specific type of malnutrition and does not describe a characteristic appearance.

Which Type of Malnutrition Is Characterized by a "Skin and Bones-Like