Question

What is PEM? list the common symptoms of pem in children ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Clinical signs and symptoms of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) include the following:

1.Poor weight gain.

2.Slowing of linear growth.

3.Behavioral changes - Irritability, apathy, decreased social responsiveness, anxiety, and attention deficits.

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Answer 2

Answer:

pem is protein energy malnutrition is defined as an unintentional loss of 10%

or more of body weight in a period of six months and less

serum albumin levels of less than 3.5 grams per decliter.

Poor weight gain.

Slowing of linear growth