Protein Energy Malnutrition

Also written as PEM.

the predominant form of protein–energy malnutrition is undernutrition, i.e. a sustained negative energy (calorie) balance caused

Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)

Affects children 1-5yrs mainly; caused by lack of protein/CHO or excess CHO relative to protein
Acute malnutrition classification: SAM (severe wasting/oedema) vs MAM (moderate wasting); GAM = SAM+MAM combined

the predominant form of protein–energy malnutrition is undernutrition, i.e. a sustained negative energy (calorie) balance caused (Davidson's Essentials of Medicine - 2nd)
Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is one of the most\nprecipitating causes of malnutrition, the root causes are (Devendra K. Gupta, Krishna M. Goel - Hutchison’s Paediatrics. chdhe-Jaypee Broth)
Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a systemic condition resulting from inadequate protein and/or energy intake, leading to multiple physiological disruptions. (MBMP2300: Medical Physiology II MCQs — MCQ Bank)
Severe protein‑energy malnutrition: Weight loss, oedema, immune suppression — Early nutritional rehabilitation, high‑protein diet, supplements (Malabsorption)
Nutritional deficiencies (protein‑energy malnutrition) altering plasma protein binding. (Clinical pharmacology and rational prescribing)
Protein‑energy malnutrition → inadequate amino acids → ↓ synthesis of transport proteins & immune mediators → muscle wasting, oedema, impaired immunity. (Nutrition and vitamin deficiencies)