Protein Energy Malnutrition-an Overview

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, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

² Department of obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Sree Balaji College of Nursing, (BIHER), Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

³ Department of Mental Health Nursing, Sree Balaji College of Nursing, BIHER, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

⁴ Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Panimalar College of Nursing ,Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

⁵ Department of Medical surgical Nursing, Panimalar College of Nursing, Chennai,Tamilnadu, India

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Abstract

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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Florence Nightingale K.A., Sathiyalatha Sarathi, V. Hemavathy, Jenifar Monisha A., Pandian B. PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION-AN OVERVIEW. Cardiometry; No.26 February 2023; p.-; DOI: .; Available from: https://www.cardiometry.net/issues/no26-february-2023/protein-energy-malnutrition-an-overview

Keywords

Protein energy malnutrition, Kwashiorkor, Marasmus, Calories, Classification of PEM

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