What is malnutrition what are the symptoms of malnutrition how itis cured.

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Malnutrition or malnourishment is a condition that results from eating a diet in which nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems. It may involve calories, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins or minerals. Malnutrition is often used specifically to refer to undernutrition where there is not enough calories, protein, or micronutrients.
Undernutrition is sometimes used as a synonym of protein?energy malnutrition (PEM).
PEM is often associated with micronutrient deficiency.[28] Two forms of PEM are kwashiorkor and marasmus, and they commonly coexist.
Kwashiorkor (?displaced child?) is mainly caused by inadequate protein intake resulting in a low concentration of amino acids. The main symptoms are edema, wasting, liver enlargement, hypoalbuminaemia, steatosis, and possibly depigmentation of skin and hair. Kwashiorkor is identified by swelling of the extremities and belly, which is deceiving of actual nutritional status.
Marasmus (?to waste away?) is caused by an inadequate intake of protein and energy. The main symptoms are severe wasting, leaving little or no edema, minimal subcutaneous fat, severe muscle wasting, and non-normal serum albumin levels. Marasmus can result from a sustained diet of inadequate energy and protein, and the metabolism adapts to prolong survival.

Sucharitra Picasso · Accepted Answer

Hi,
Malnutrition or malnourishment is a condition that results from eating a diet in which nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems. It may involve calories, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins or minerals. Malnutrition is often used specifically to refer to undernutrition where there is not enough calories, protein, or micronutrients.
Undernutrition is sometimes used as a synonym of protein?energy malnutrition (PEM).
PEM is often associated with micronutrient deficiency.[28] Two forms of PEM are kwashiorkor and marasmus, and they commonly coexist.
Kwashiorkor (?displaced child?) is mainly caused by inadequate protein intake resulting in a low concentration of amino acids. The main symptoms are edema, wasting, liver enlargement, hypoalbuminaemia, steatosis, and possibly depigmentation of skin and hair. Kwashiorkor is identified by swelling of the extremities and belly, which is deceiving of actual nutritional status.
Marasmus (?to waste away?) is caused by an inadequate intake of protein and energy. The main symptoms are severe wasting, leaving little or no edema, minimal subcutaneous fat, severe muscle wasting, and non-normal serum albumin levels. Marasmus can result from a sustained diet of inadequate energy and protein, and the metabolism adapts to prolong survival.