Deficiency of which two nutrients is called Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?
(a) Proteins and fats
(b) Carbohydrates and proteins
(c) Fats and proteins
(d) Carbohydrates and fats

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(b) Carbohydrates and proteins

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is caused by a combined deficiency of carbohydrates and proteins. It may lead to marasmus.

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Deficiency of which two nutrients is called Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)? (a) Proteins and fats (b) Carbohydrates and proteins (c) Fats and proteins (d) Carbohydrates and fats

(b) Carbohydrates and proteinsProtein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is caused by a combined deficiency of carbohydrates and proteins. It may lead to marasmus.

Deficiency of which two nutrients is called Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?
(a) Proteins and fats
(b) Carbohydrates and proteins
(c) Fats and proteins
(d) Carbohydrates and fats

(b) Carbohydrates and proteins

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is caused by a combined deficiency of carbohydrates and proteins. It may lead to marasmus.