The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies PEM based on clinical presentation and the specific nutrient deficiency:
: Observation for edema, muscle wasting, and hair changes [1, 15]. 5. Management and Treatment Treatment is often divided into phases based on the WHO 10-step management plan Stabilization Phase Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt
Protein energy malnutrition among children | PPT - Slideshare The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies PEM based
Encouraging exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. For clinical presentations
For clinical presentations, standardizing diagnosis according to the guidelines is crucial. Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in children aged 6–59 months is diagnosed by meeting at least one of the following criteria: Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC): Weight-for-Height Z-score: Standard Deviations (SD) on the WHO growth standards.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) often reveals microcytic or macrocytic anemia due to iron, folate, or vitamin deficiencies.