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    Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition that usually occurs in infants' first year and results from inadequate protein and calorie intake, leading to wasting and stunted growth. It is caused by transitioning from breastfeeding to nutrient-poor foods, acute gastrointestinal infections, chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS, or lack of family food. Signs include growth retardation, muscle wasting, lethargy, and loss of fat stores and weight. Treatment involves a diet with sufficient calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals; continuing breastfeeding; gradually introducing solid foods; managing infections; and identifying and addressing the underlying cause.

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    Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition that usually occurs in infants' first year and results from inadequate protein and calorie intake, leading to wasting and stunted growth. It is caused by transitioning from breastfeeding to nutrient-poor foods, acute gastrointestinal infections, chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS, or lack of family food. Signs include growth retardation, muscle wasting, lethargy, and loss of fat stores and weight. Treatment involves a diet with sufficient calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals; continuing breastfeeding; gradually introducing solid foods; managing infections; and identifying and addressing the underlying cause.

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    Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition that usually occurs in infants' first year and results from inadequate protein and calorie intake, leading to wasting and stunted growth. It is caused by transitioning from breastfeeding to nutrient-poor foods, acute gastrointestinal infections, chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS, or lack of family food. Signs include growth retardation, muscle wasting, lethargy, and loss of fat stores and weight. Treatment involves a diet with sufficient calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals; continuing breastfeeding; gradually introducing solid foods; managing infections; and identifying and addressing the underlying cause.

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    Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition that usually occurs in infants' first year and results from inadequate protein and calorie intake, leading to wasting and stunted growth. It is caused by transitioning from breastfeeding to nutrient-poor foods, acute gastrointestinal infections, chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS, or lack of family food. Signs include growth retardation, muscle wasting, lethargy, and loss of fat stores and weight. Treatment involves a diet with sufficient calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals; continuing breastfeeding; gradually introducing solid foods; managing infections; and identifying and addressing the underlying cause.

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    Marasmus is one component of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM).

    It is a severe form of
    malnutrition caused by inadequate intake of protein and calories, and it usually occurs in the first
    year of life, resulting in wasting and growth retardation.

    The major factors that cause Marasmus:

    • the transition from breastfeeding to nutrition-poor foods in infancy


    • acute infections of the gastrointestinal tract
    • chronic infections such as HIV or tuberculosis
    • Lack of food in a family,

    Signs and Symptoms of Marasmus

    Growth retardation
    Muscle Wasting
    Impaired immunity
    Lethargy
    Vomiting
    Delayed wound healing
    Loss of fat stores
    Weight loss

    Treatment of Marasmus

    • Diet should contain adequate calorie, high protein.carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins etc..
    • Prevention is a complex arid difficult problem. Education of mothers that they will
    continue breast feeding for as long as possible is of the greatest importance.
    • Weight should be recorded after every fortnight. Gradually solid foods bake boiled rice,
    fish, vegetables etc. are to be added
    • Treatment of intercurrent infection, if present.
    • Treatment of identifying cause.

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