Kwashiorkor

Marasmus

1.

Cause

Protein deficiency with adequate energy intake

Inadequate energy intake in all forms, including protein

2.

Age incidence

Increases after 18 months

Prior to age 1

3.

Main clinical sign

Muscular wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat

Edema and ascites [abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen]

4.

Fatty infiltration in liver

Common

Not common