RT Book, Section
A1 Saunders, Katherine H.
A1 Igel, Leon I.
A2 Papadakis, Maxine A.
A2 McPhee, Stephen J.
A2 Rabow, Michael W.
A2 McQuaid, Kenneth R.
SR Print(0)
ID 1184162883
T1 Protein–Energy Malnutrition
T2 Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2022
YR 2022
FD 2022
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781264269389
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184162883
RD 2024/04/25
AB ESSENTIALS  OF  DIAGNOSISDecreased  intake  of  energy  or  protein,  increased  nutrient  losses,  or  increased  nutrient  requirements.Kwashiorkor:  caused  by  protein  deficiency.Marasmus:  caused  by  combined  protein  and  energy  deficiency.Protein  loss  correlates  with  weight  loss:  35–40%  total  body  weight  loss  can  be  fatal.