The difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor is that:

  • A
    Marasmus is caused by deficiency of vitamin $B$ while Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of vitamin $D$.
  • B
    Marasmus is caused by a calorie deficiency while Kwashiorkor is caused by protein deficiency.
  • C
    Marasmus is simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories while Kwashiorkor is due to just protein deficiency unaccompanied by calorie deficiency.
  • D
    Marasmus is deficiency of just proteins while Kwashiorkor due to a deficiency of both proteins and calories.

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The gross calorific value of proteins is:

Which group of three of the following five statements $(1-5)$ contains all three correct statements regarding beri-beri?
$1.$ $A$ crippling disease prevalent among the native population of sub-Saharan Africa.
$2.$ $A$ deficiency disease caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin $B_1$).
$3.$ $A$ nutritional disorder in infants and young children when the diet is persistently deficient in essential protein.
$4.$ Occurs in those countries where the staple diet is polished rice.
$5.$ The symptoms are pain from neuritis,paralysis,muscle wasting,progressive oedema,mental deterioration,and finally heart failure.

Which combination is incorrect?

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