What distinguishes kwashiorkor from marasmus?
A) All nutrients,proteins,fats,and carbohydrates are reduced in kwashiorkor.
B) Physical growth of children is stunted in kwashiorkor,but not in marasmus.
C) Muscle wasting,diarrhea,low hemoglobin,and infection characterize kwashiorkor.
D) The presence of subcutaneous fat,hepatomegaly,and fatty liver is found in kwashiorkor.

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Kwashiorkor is characterized by the presence of subcutaneous fat, hepatomegaly, and fatty liver due to protein deficiency, while marasmus involves severe wasting without these features.

What Distinguishes Kwashiorkor from Marasmus