Monday, February 13, 2012
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Protein-energy Malnutrition Learning Center

Causes could include:
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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
Starvation is the result of a serious, or total, lack of nutrients needed for the maintenance of life.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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