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Malnutrition, protein energy
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Malnutrition, protein energy
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Not enough intake of protein and calories to meet energy requirements
Symptoms may include swelling, diarrhea, weight loss and muscle wasting
Cause may be due to poor diet, failure to absorb nutrients or increased body needs
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age
May be mild to severe
Can be life threatening
Treatments
GENERAL THERAPY
Increase food intake with adequate calories and protein in the diet
Monitor intake of child
REFER TO CLINIC
If child is severely thin or has swelling
Child who fails to respond to treatment
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