What Causes Protein Energy Malnutrition?
What Causes Protein Energy Malnutrition? Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a common childhood disorder and is primarily caused by deficiency of energy, protein, and micronutrients. PEM manifests as underweight (low body weight compared with healthy peers), stunting (poor linear growth), wasting (acute weight loss), or edematous malnutrition (kwashiorkor). What is the protein energy malnutrition? Introduction. According