Describe and Differentiate Between the Causes and Symptoms of Marasmus

question 78

Essay

Describe and differentiate between the causes and symptoms of marasmus and kwashiorkor.

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Definitions:

Eustress

Positive stress that results in increased productivity, motivation, and performance, as opposed to distress which has negative effects.

Distress

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain resulting from stress or adversity.

Fight-or-flight Stress

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, causing an individual to either confront the stressor or avoid it.

Verbal Abuse

The use of words to cause harm, belittle, or demean someone, often in a workplace or personal relationship.