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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Kwashiorkor
  1. Kwashiorkor 
    Kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition that occurs when there is not enough protein in the diet. ... Kwashiorkor is most common in areas where there is: Famine Limited food supply Low levels of education ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001604.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Kwashiorkor symptoms (image) 
    Kwashiorkor is a condition resulting from inadequate protein intake. Early symptoms include fatigue, irritability, and lethargy. As ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9563.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Undernutrition (Merck & Co., Inc.)  
    ... nutrition,tube feeding,intravenous feeding,starvation,undernourished,marasmus,Kwashiorkor,PEM,PEU,protein energy malnutrition,protein-energy malnutrition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/.../undernutrition/undernutrition - External Health Links
  4. Child Nutrition (National Library of Medicine)  
    A healthy diet helps children grow and learn. It also helps prevent obesity and weight-related diseases, such as diabetes. To give your child a nutritious ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/childnutrition.html - Health Topics
  5. Dietary Proteins (National Library of Medicine)  
    Protein is in every cell in the body. Our bodies need protein from the foods we eat to build and maintain bones, muscles and skin. We get proteins in our diet ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dietaryproteins.html - Health Topics
  6. Malnutrition (National Library of Medicine)  
    Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients -- including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/malnutrition.html - Health Topics
  7. Malnutrition 
    ... Deficiency - Vitamin E Deficiency - Vitamin K Eating disorders Kwashiorkor Megaloblastic anemia Pellagra Rickets Scurvy Spina bifida Malnutrition ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000404.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Noma 
    ... Risk factors include: A type of malnutrition called Kwashiorkor , and other forms of severe protein malnutrition Poor ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia