This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'All are true about marasmus except: March 2011 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Normal albumin levels, B. Severe wasting of muscles, C. Edema, D. Depleted subcutaneous fat', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. C: Edema Edema is a feature of Kwashiorkar; it ranges from mild to gross, and may represent upto 5-20% of the body weight Remember: Acute malnutrition is judged by: Weight for height Chronic malnutrition is judged by: Height for age Flag sign is seen in Kwashiorkar (hair is thin, brittle, lusterless, sparse, easily pluckable and hypopigmented) Hepatomegaly may be associated with Kwashiorkar', 'role': 'assistant'}]