Kwashiorkor:
1. It is a nutritional disorder due to protein deficiency.
2. It occurs in children between 6 months to 3 years.
3. There is odema (swelling of hand and feet).
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Marasmus:
1. It is also a nutritional disorder due to deficiency of proteins and calories.
2. It occurs in infants under 1 year of age.
3. There is no odema.