This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition, Food Security, and Health, Subject name: Pediatrics
In marasmus wasting is due to - 
Select and explain. 
A. Prolonge dieiery deficiency of caloris, B. Prolonge dieterv deficiency of protein, C. Excess catabolism of fat & muscle mass to provide energy, D. All of above
D: All of above
Answer: D: All of above 
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of above MarasmusProlonge deficiency of calory & protein due to starvation.Monkey facies- loss of buccal fat.Baggy pants appearance- loose skin of the buttocks hanging down,Loss of axillary fat.Appetite is preserved.No edema.