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प्रश्न
Write a short note on:
Marasmus
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उत्तर
Marasmus is a form of prolonged protein-energy malnutrition. It affects infants under one year of age. The symptoms of Marasmus include irreversible muscle degeneration, dry, wrinkled skin, prominent ribs, and thin legs.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following:
Malnutrition
Use the food pyramid to select food items of your choice for three days.
Conditions:
- The diet for all three days should be balanced.
- There should be variety in the items chosen for the three days.
Short Answer Type Questions:
What are fats? Name some fat-containing substances.
Long Answer Type Questions:
What is a balanced diet? Write the components of a balanced diet.
Of what use are the sugars that we get from the digestion of starch?
Define balanced diet.
______ are some of the low-cost, highly nutritive food materials.
______ are those nutrients that are required in larger quantities.
Evaluate the effects of inadequate vitamin status on health and sports performance.
'Meals are to be planned in a balanced manner'. Explain with suitable examples.
