Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) could be a deficiency disease caused in the infants beacause of ‘Food Gap’ between the intake and demand. It affects children under 5 years mostly belonging to the poor underprivileged communities. PEM is especially serious during the post- weaning stage and is often associated with infection. Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) in children: 1. KWASHIORKOR: Kwashiorkor has a peak incidence in children aged 9 months to 2 years, the onset of malnutrition frequently coinciding with the period of weaning following a further pregnancy or the birth of a sibling. The diet is depleted of good protein but has a rough starch content. These babies are often referred to as ‘ sugar babies’. Clinical Manifestations of Kwashiorkor- a) Growth failure b) Wasting of muscles and preservation of body covring fat. c) ...
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