Question

protein energy malnutrition?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Protein–energy malnutrition (PEM), sometimes called protein-energy undernutrition (PEU), is a form of malnutrition that is defined as a range of pathological conditions arising from coincident lack of dietary protein and/or energy (calories) in varying proportions. The condition has mild, moderate, and severe degrees.

Answer 2

Answer:

if the quantity of proteins and essential nutrients in the diet is insufficient then the body suffers with protein energy malnutrition (PEM)

Explanation:

generally the young children below 5yrs age suffer from PEM

If the diet intake lacks only protein then it results in

a disease called KWASHIORKAR generally it is a result of malnutrition during early years of development

If diet intake lacks both proteins and calories in diet it results in a disease called MARASMUS it is caused by replacement of mothers milk with milk that lacks proteins and calories

it is advised to keep a well balanced diet in early years especially to prevent such problems

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