Normal view MARC view
  • Protein-Energy Malnutrition

Protein-Energy Malnutrition(Topical Term)

Preferred form: Protein-Energy Malnutrition
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
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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)

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