what is protein malnutrition
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Protein Malnutrition:
Insufficient intake of nitrogen - containing food (protein) to maintain a nitrogen balance or nitrogen equilibrium.children are particularly prone to develop protein malnutrition.
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Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a common childhood disorder and is primarily caused by deficiency of energy, protein, and micronutrients. PEM manifests as underweight (low body weight compared with healthy peers), stunting (poor linear growth), wasting (acute weight loss), or edematous malnutrition (kwashiorkor).
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