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Marasmus is caused due to diet insufficient in
(a) proteins.
(b) carbohydrates.
(c) fats.
(d) all of these

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(d) all of these

Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of all major nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. A person suffering from marasmus has a body weight 60% below normal for that gender and age.

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