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How to countered the Protein-energy malnutrition disease?

There should be large gap period (about 5 years) between the births of the two children, so that the first child can be breast fed for a long time. Breast feeding should be continued as long as possible. When the quantity of the mother’s milk decreases the child’s diet should be supplemented with appropriate protein rich foods.

By |2010-12-30T22:15:49+00:00December 30, 2010|Disease|Comments Off on How to countered the Protein-energy malnutrition disease?

Complete information on Protein-energy Malnutrition

Protein-energy Malnutrition (PEM) arises due to deficiency of both dietary energy and proteins. Since energy is mainly supplied by carbohydrates and fats. We can say that protein energy malnutrition is due to deficiency of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the diet.

By |2010-12-30T22:11:17+00:00December 30, 2010|Disease|Comments Off on Complete information on Protein-energy Malnutrition
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