Question

What are the signs and symptoms of protein-energy malnutrition?

Answer 1

Protein-Energy malnutrition:

1. The deficiency of macronutrients and micronutrients resulting in energy absence leads to protein-energy malnutrition.
2. Examples of Protein-Energy malnutrition are Marasmus and Kwashiorkor.

The signs and symptoms of protein-energy malnutrition are listed below:

1. Loss of weight
2. Deficiency in lactose
3. Change in behaviors
4. Muscle shrinking
5. Hair fall
6. Causes libido in men and women