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Marasmus is produced by a simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories.
It is found in infants less than a year in age if the mother’s milk is replaced too early by other foods.
In Marasmus, protein deficiency impairs the growth and replacement of tissue proteins.
Extreme emaciation of the body and thinning of limbs results, in the skin, becoming dry, thin and wrinkled.
Growth rate and body weight decline considerably.
Even growth and development of the brain and mental faculties are impaired.
Protein is found everywhere in the body, including muscles, skin, hair, bones, and blood. Protein deficiency is less common in Western societies, but it could present a wide range of symptoms If your diet lacks protein, you may experience fatigue, hair loss, edema, and more severe infections.