Question

What is PEM? List out the
Symtoms of PEM in children? Answer and you will get 20 points guys!!!!!
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Answer 1

Answer:

Protein-energy malnutrition or PEM is the condition of lack of energy due to the deficiency of all the macronutrients and many micronutrients.

The symptoms of protein-energy malnutrition or PEM are as follows:

• a lack of appetite or interest in food or drink
• tiredness and irritability
• an inability to concentrate
• always feeling cold
• depression
• loss of fat, muscle mass, and body tissue
• a higher risk of getting sick and taking longer to heal
• longer healing time for wounds
• a higher risk of complications after surgery

Answer 2

Answer:

clinical science and symptoms of protein- energy malnutrition (PEM) include the following:

poor weight gain.

slowing of linear growth.

behavioral changes- irritability, apathy, decreased social responsiveness, anxiety, and attention deficits.

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