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USDA FoodPatterlis. III.) 3. What causes the edema in protein-energy malnutrition? 4. What minerals are depleted with prolonged diarrhea? What

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3. EDEMA IN PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION (Protein - energy malnutrition is defined as a range of pathological conditions arising from lack of dietary protein and/or energy in varying proportions. The extreme lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastro-intestinal system causing swelling of the gut. (edema). S he The edema of protein- energy malnutrition is multifactorial (the electrolyte disturbance - potassium defeciensy and sodium retention) cane The inadequate intake of protein leads to a low plasma albumin concentration (hypoalbuminami which in then. causes edema.

Prolonged diasshoea can cause depletion of vacions electrolyles like sodium, chlaude, potassium and bicarbonate. The possible consequences are: - dehydration (due to loss of water & sodium chloride metabolic audosis (due to loss of bicarbonates) potassium depletion Dehydration is the most dangerous because it can cause decreased blood volume (hypovolaemia), cardiovascular collapse and death if not treated promptly.