Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt

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Pitting edema starting in the lower extremities (feet and lower legs) and progressing to generalized anasarca.

Marasmus is common in children below the age of 2 years and results from a deficiency of both protein and total calories (energy).

Checking for bilateral pitting edema, skin lesions, and signs of vitamin deficiencies (e.g., vitamin A deficiency/xerophthalmia). Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt

Leakage of cell membranes releases intravascular fluid and proteins into tissues, resulting in oedema. Immunity is weakened, making the child susceptible to diseases.

Waterlow’s system differentiates between acute and chronic malnutrition by analyzing two distinct metrics:

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Issues like poverty and large families can limit access to nutritious food.

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PEM is defined as a cellular deficiency of protein and energy (calories) that leads to significant impairment of bodily functions, impaired growth in children, muscle wasting, and reduced immunity.

indicates severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children aged 6–59 months. Laboratory Findings Marked reduction of albumin ( ) and transferrin in Kwashiorkor.

(Information adapted from multiple sources) impaired growth in children