Question

Shalini has been seen by a doctor who is concerned that she might have _____, a life-threatening condition caused by severe protein-calorie deficiency, or malnutrition, that has resulted in a wasting away of her body tissues in her first year. She is now grossly underweight and her muscles have atrophied.

Answer 1

Answer:

marasmus

Explanation:

Marasmus -

It refers to the health condition , where the person suffered from lack of nutrition and energy , is referred to as marasmus .

The condition is commonly observed on people with malnutrition and mainly children .

The body of the person reduces to 62% of the normal weight .

The condition makes the person very underweight and very weak .

In extreme case , the condition can be fatal .

Hence , from the given scenario of the question ,

The correct answer is marasmus .