The C allele of IL-6-572 G/C presented a small effect (GC–GG, δ = 0.27) on the MIS score; in contrast, the GG genotype of IL-10-1082 A/G showed a small effect on malnutrition–inflammation severity (GG–AA, δ =0.37). The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is nutritional deficiency disease.