Protein-energy malnutrition: the nature and extent of theproblem
Presentations on PEM usually include common diagnostic tools like the WHO Growth Standards:
Decreased hepatic synthesis of albumin reduces oncotic pressure, driving fluid out of blood vessels into the interstitial space, causing edema.
Hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, and hypomagnesemia are common.
is a range of pathological conditions arising from a lack of protein and calories (energy) in varying proportions.
A PowerPoint (PPT) write-up on Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
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