Planning a Health Diet (Global)

Question 1

What is protein-energy malnutrition? What is the difference between kwashiorkor and marasmus (including symptoms and manifestations)?

Answer 1

Protein-Energy Malnutrition: Calorie Deficiency, basically not getting enough calories.

Kwashiorkor: (Means evil spirit that infects the 1st child after the second one is born)
Fluid (it puts pressure on organs) collects in belly and feet (gravity)
Caused by inadequate protein in the presence of adequate food energy.
ü All growth ceases.
ü Skin & hair lose color.
ü Edema in belly & legs
ü Dysentery depletes nutrients.

Marasmus:
ü Energy deficiency disease (starvation)
ü Muscles wasted (including heart)
ü Low body temperature
ü Little body fat
ü Impaired brain development