what can be the consequences of a childs diet is deficient in both protein and energy ? Explain
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Marasmus is a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition that results when a person does not consume enough protein and calories. Without these vital nutrients, energy levels become dangerously low and vital functions begin to stop.
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A deficiency can also arise if a person has a health condition, such as:
an eating disorder, for example, anorexia nervosa
certain genetic conditions
the later stages of cancer
difficulty absorbing nutrients, due, for example, to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastric bypass surgery
Very low protein intake can lead to:
weak muscle tone
edema, which is swelling due to fluid retention
thin and brittle hair
skin lesions
in adults, loss of muscle mass
in children, stunted growth
Biochemical tests may show low serum albumin and hormone imbalances.