Question

What are the two causes of PEM and how are they assessed?

Answer 1

Causes of PEM:

1. Inadequate intake of the macronutrients (energy and protein) .
2. Insufficient access to food.
3. Inadequate maternal and child care practices.
4. Inadequate health services.

Assessment of PEM:

We are evaluating the anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, head and chest circumference, among others.