Define malnutrition?

Malnutrition:

1. Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body has less concentration of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients than required.
2. These are needed to maintain the healthy tissues and organs in the body.
3. Malnutrition occurs when people are undernourished.

PEM:

1. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a term used to describe die that lack protein and energy-giving carbohydrates.
2. Diseases caused by Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) are commonly seen in children.

kwashiorkor:

Kwashiorkor is a disease that results from PEM.

Symptoms of Kwashiorkor :

1. Protruding belly
2. Dark and scaly skin, brownish hair
3. Stunted growth
4. Swollen legs due to accumulation of water
5. Loss of appetite
6. Anemia
7. Mental retardation
8. Reduced resistance to diseases