Difference Between Marasmus & Kwashiokor
Marasmus | Kwashiokor |
1. Under weight | 1. Extremely under weight below 60% |
2. edema is always present | 2. edema is absent |
3. thin muscles with fat present | 3. muscle wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat |
4. puffy moon face | 4. monkey face |
5. hair changes present | 5. hair are normal |
6. miserable and apathetic look | 6. alert face |
7. poor appetite | 7. good appetite |
8. skin changes with dermatitis | 8. normal skin |