The difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor is that :

1. A. (1) Marasmus is a deficiency of just proteins while Kwashiorkor is due to a deficiency of both proteins and calories.
2. B. (2) Marasmus is caused by deficiency of Vitamin B while Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D.
3. C. (3) Marasmus is caused by a calorie deficiency while Kwashiorkor is caused by protein deficiency.
4. D. (4) Marasmus is a simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories while Kwashiorkor is due to just protein deficiency unaccompanied by calorie deficiency

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