Normal view
MARC view
- Protein-Energy Malnutrition
Protein-Energy Malnutrition(Topical Term)
Used for/see from:
- Marasmus
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- n: Malnutrition, Protein-Calorie
- n: Malnutrition, Protein-Energy
- n: Malnutritions, Protein-Energy
- n: Protein Calorie Malnutrition
- n: Protein Energy Malnutrition
See also:
consider also KWASHIORKOR
The lack of sufficient energy or protein to meet the body's metabolic demands, as a result of either an inadequate dietary intake of protein, intake of poor quality dietary protein, increased demands due to disease, or increased nutrient losses.
92; was PROTEIN-CALORIE MALNUTRITION 1972-91 (Prov 1972-73)