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Protein-energy Malnutrition Learning Center

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Protein-energy malnutrition(PEM) is a potentially fatal body-depletion disorder. It is the leading cause of death in children in developing countries.PEM is also referred to as protein-calorie malnutrition.

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Symptoms
Secondary PEM symptoms range from mild to severe, and can alter the form or function of almost every organ in the bod...
Causes
Secondary PEM symptoms range from mild to severe, and can alter the form or function of almost every organ in the bod...
Tests
A thorough physical examination and a health history that probes eating habits and weight changes, focuses on body-fa...
Treatments
Treatment is designed to provide adequate nutrition, restore normal body composition, and cure the condition that cau...
Complications
Most people can lose up to 10% of their body weight without side effects, but losing more than 40% is almost always f...
Prevention
Breastfeeding a baby for at least six months is considered the best way to prevent early-childhood malnutrition. Pre...

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