Question

on page 154 in the textbook - kwashiorkor and marasmus are described - both are primarily due to a deficiency in which macronutrient?
lipids
vitamin a
carbohydrates
protein

Explanation:

Kwashiorkor and marasmus are protein - energy malnutrition disorders. Kwashiorkor is due to severe protein deficiency with relatively adequate calorie intake, while marasmus is due to overall calorie and protein deficiency. Proteins are macronutrients. Vitamins like Vitamin A are micronutrients. Lipids and carbohydrates are other macronutrients but not the primary deficiency in these cases.

Answer:

Protein