Protein Energy Malnutrition-an Overview

Cardiometry

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Florence Nightingale K.A.¹  Sathiyalatha Sarathi²  V. Hemavathy³  Jenifar Monisha A.⁴  Pandian B.⁵ 

[1] Department of Child Health Nursing, Panimalar College of Nursing;Department of obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Sree Balaji College of Nursing;Department of Mental Health Nursing, Sree Balaji College of Nursing;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Panimalar College of Nursing;Department of Medical surgical Nursing, Panimalar College of Nursing

关键词: Protein energy malnutrition;    Kwashiorkor;    Marasmus;    Calories;    Classification of PEM;   

DOI  :  10.18137/cardiometry.2023.26.585588

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

来源: Russian New University

【 摘 要 】

Protein-energy malnutrition or PEM is the condition of lack of energy due to the deficiency of all the macronutrients and many micronutrients. It can occur suddenly or gradually. It can be graded as mild, moderate or severe. In developing countries, it affects children who are not provided with calories and proteins.

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