Chronic infections (e.g., HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis) or frequent infections (e.g., diarrhea, measles) increase nutritional needs while decreasing intake.
The causes of PEM are multifaceted, often involving a combination of factors:
Objectives Content:
A large number of children suffer from milder forms of PEM, including underweight, stunting (short stature), and wasting (thinness).
Primarily done by measuring anthropometric data (weight, height, Mid-Upper Arm Circumference - MUAC) and laboratory tests (low serum albumin). 5. Management and Treatment (PPT Slide 8) Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt
Kwashiorkor (The "Displaced Child" Disease) Content:
Loss of insulating subcutaneous fat impairs temperature regulation. Chronic infections (e
Fatty liver infiltration leads to an enlarged, palpable liver.
The presentation of PEM encompasses a broad spectrum of clinical severity, ranging from subclinical nutrient deficiencies to severe, life-threatening somatic wasting. Key Terminology The presentation of PEM encompasses a broad spectrum
