All are true about marasmus except: March 2011
Normal albumin levels
Severe wasting of muscles
Edema
Depleted subcutaneous fat
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