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Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a form of undernutrition that affects children ages 6 months to 5 years in developing countries. It results from lack of food or infections causing loss of appetite. There are two main types: kwashiorkor, caused by insufficient protein leading to edema; and marasmus, caused by lack of calories leading to emaciation. Treatment involves correcting water and electrolyte balance, treating infections, providing a diet with adequate protein and calories, and preventing hypothe
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