- Kwashiorkor is characterized by severe emaciation due to overall calorie deficit.
- Marasmus is mainly characterized by edema and skin lesions.
- Both Kwashiorkor and Marasmus involve inadequate protein intake, but Marasmus additionally involves inadequate total calorie intake.
- Protein deficiency only affects muscle tissue.
Which of the following statements about protein deficiency diseases is correct?
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