Causes of PEM
Inadequate intake of food
Infection in baby
Low economic status
Maternal problem - anaemia
Inadequate nutrition of mother
Dietary deficiency
Failure to lactation
Poor environment sanitation
Decrease absorption and abnormal metabolism
If protein synthesis not occur due to metabolic problem, not able to produce heat-calories.
If protein not taking; protein synthesis not occurs, not produce year-round energy.
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