Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt Online

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)

is a critical health condition stemming from a persistent deficiency of protein and calories, primarily affecting children in resource-limited regions. It manifests in two distinct clinical forms— Marasmus and Kwashiorkor —and remains a leading cause of global childhood morbidity and mortality. Core Classifications of PEM

• Hypoglycemia – Treat with 10% dextrose.
• Hypothermia – Kangaroo mother care/warming.
• Infection – Sepsis without fever (common).
• Heart failure – Due to refeeding syndrome (start low, go slow).

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• PEM: Deficiency of protein and energy (calories)
• Ranges from mild to severe
• Most common in children <5 years in low-resource settings
• Two classic forms:

  A comprehensive presentation should cover why PEM occurs. The causes are often multifaceted: Hypoglycemia – Treat with 10% dextrose

  Slide 8: Comparison Table

  1. Energy Deficiency → Body breaks down fat and muscle → Wasting (Marasmus)
  2. Protein Deficiency → Low albumin → Decreased oncotic pressure → Edema (Kwashiorkor)