Protein-Energy Malnutrition

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.

Also Known As:

Marasmus; Protein-Calorie Malnutrition; Malnutrition, Protein-Calorie; Malnutrition, Protein-Energy; Malnutritions, Protein-Energy; Protein Calorie Malnutrition; Protein Energy Malnutrition

Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: 15
- Nutrition Disorders: 404
  - Malnutrition: 20403
    - Deficiency Diseases: 514
      - Protein Deficiency: 1327
        Protein-Energy Malnutrition: 1761

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