Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt

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Title: Marasmus vs. Kwashiorkor Content: (Use a table format in PPT)

| Feature | Marasmus | Kwashiorkor | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Deficiency | Calories + Protein | Primarily Protein | | Age Group | Infants (< 1 year) | Toddlers (1–3 years) | | Body Weight | < 60% of expected | 60–80% of expected | | Edema | Absent | Present (Key sign) | | Subcutaneous Fat | Severely depleted | Preserved (often masked by edema) | | Mental State | Alert/Hungry | Apathetic/Anorexic | | Appearance | "Little old man" | "Moon face" | Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt


A medical PPT on PEM often fails due to poor design, not poor content.

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  • Protein–Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
    Definitions, classification, causes, clinical features, diagnosis, management, prevention, and examples Primary Causes (Dietary):