Biology · Human Nutrition
Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) includes conditions like Kwashiorkor and Marasmus. Which statement correctly identifies their primary causes?
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- 1Kwashiorkor is primarily due to protein deficiency and Marasmus is due to overall energy/calorie deficiency✓
- 2Both are caused primarily by mineral deficiency
- 3Kwashiorkor is due to total calorie deficiency and Marasmus is due to protein deficiency
- 4Both are caused primarily by vitamin deficiency
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Kwashiorkor is primarily due to protein deficiency and Marasmus is due to overall energy/calorie deficiency
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