PEM

Question 1

full form of PEM

Answer 1

protein energy malnutrition

Question 2

which two deficiencies are caused due to PEM

Answer 2

marasmus
kwashiorkar

Question 3

how is marasmus produced

Answer 3

simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories

Question 4

marasmus occurs in what age group

Answer 4

less then a year

Question 5

marasmus is caused if mother’s milk is replaced by

Answer 5

food which are poor in protein and energy

Question 6

symptoms of marasmus

Answer 6

impaired growth and replacement of tissue proteins
extreme emaciation of body
dry, thin, wrinkled skin
decline in growth and body weight
impaired development of brain

Question 7

how is kwashiorkar produced

Answer 7

only protein deficiency

Question 8

in kwashiorkar, mother’s milk is replaced by

Answer 8

high calorie-low protein food

Question 9

age group of kwashiorkar

Answer 9

more than a year

Question 10

symptoms of kwashiorkar

Answer 10

wasting of muscles
thinning of limbs
failure of growth and brain development
extensive oedema
swelling of body parts