Protein- energy malnutrition

Question 1

essential fatty acids

Answer 1

linoleic acid

linolenic acid

Question 2

4 monosaccharides

Answer 2

glucose
fructose
sorbitol (commercially prepared products for diabetics)
inositol (in fibre)

Question 3

high quality vs low quality proteins

Answer 3

high quality proteins have aa pattern similar to body protein -> higher utilisation
low quality proteins from plants eg wheat

Question 4

consequences of excessive protein intake

Answer 4

bone demineralisation

deterioration of renal function

Question 5

classification of PEM(protein energy malnutrition) by BMI

Answer 5

moderate PEM= 17-18.4
moderately severe PEM= 16-17
severe PEM= <16

Question 6

kwashiorkor vs marasmus vs marasmic kwashiorkor

Answer 6

kwashiorkor= 60-80% of expected weight + oedema
marasmus= <60% of expected weight
marasmic kwashiorkor= <60% of expected weight + oedema

Question 7

kwashiorkor causes

Answer 7

usually preceded by infection-> increases protein requirement
food deficiency + lack of antioxidants

Question 8

PEM treatment

Answer 8

ORS (oral rehydration solution): 8 tsp sugar + 1 tsp salt + 1 litre boiled water
dextrose solution
dilute milk