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Protein-energy Malnutrition : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Low calorie diet
  • Low Protein Diet

Causes Overview Articles

Protein-Energy Malnutrition
Secondary PEM symptoms range from mild to severe, and can alter the form or function of almost every organ in the body. The type and intensity of symptoms depend on the patient's prior nutritional status and on the nature of the underlying diseas...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Protein-Energy Malnutrition
Secondary PEM symptoms range from mild to severe, and can alter the form or function of almost every organ in the body. The type and intensity of symptoms depend on the patient's prior nutritional status, the nature of the underlying disease, and...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Causes Articles

Foods That Help You Lose Weight
Low-calorie, high-fiber foods such as fruits and vegetables fill you up but don't add that much to your daily calorie total.
Source:StayWell
Starvation
Starvation is the result of a serious, or total, lack of nutrients needed for the maintenance of life.Adequate nutrition has two components—necessary nutrients and energy in the form of calories. It is possible to ingest enough energy withou...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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