Protein-energy Malnutrition : Causes
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When the physician suspects PEM, A thorough physical examination is performed, and these areas assessed: eating habits and weight changes body-fat composition and muscle strength gastrointestinal symptoms presence of underlying illness development...
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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 disease...
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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.
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