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disease > nutrition disorder > malnutrition > protein-energy malnutrition

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protein-energy malnutrition  

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  • Protein–energy malnutrition (PEM) is a form of malnutrition that is defined as a range of pathological conditions arising from coincident lack of dietary protein and/or energy (calories) in varying proportions. (Wikipedia)

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