Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt |verified| | Premium & Extended

Dietary Factors: Early weaning, diluted formula, or a diet consisting solely of starchy staples.

[ PROTEIN-ENERGY MALNUTRITION ] | +-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | [ Severe Calorie Deficit ] [ Severe Protein Deficit ] | | ( Marasmus ) ( Kwashiorkor ) | | v v • Severe muscle wasting • Generalized edema • "Old man" facies • "Flaky paint" dermatosis • No edema • "Flag sign" hair changes | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+ | v ( Marasmic-Kwashiorkor ) • Combined features 1. Marasmus (Balanced Starvation)

Loss of insulating subcutaneous fat impairs temperature regulation. Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt

Skeletal muscle protein is catabolized to provide amino acids for liver gluconeogenesis.

Diagnostic Approach Content:

Beyond immediate care, the village created a promise: the Women’s Food Circle would teach new recipes, the fishermen would set aside an egg-share each week, and elders would help plant moringa and beans around every home. The local clinic recorded fewer severe cases, and visiting health teams noticed how a community—once resigned to scarcity—was now actively protecting its children.

Persistent diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, measles, malaria, and HIV drastically increase nutrient demands while reducing appetite and absorption. Underlying Causes Dietary Factors: Early weaning, diluted formula, or a

Severe deficiency of all macronutrients, primarily calories (total starvation).