3.5.1 - Protein- Energy Malnutrition(PEM)
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Practice Questions
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What does PEM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the components - protein and energy.
Name one major consequence of PEM.
💡 Hint: Consider the severe impacts on health.
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What is PEM primarily caused by?
💡 Hint: Focus on what PEM stands for.
True or False: Only children can suffer from PEM.
💡 Hint: Consider the various age groups affected.
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Analyze a case where a community faces high rates of PEM and propose an intervention plan to address it.
💡 Hint: Consider components like awareness, access, and health resources.
Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic status on the prevalence of PEM in different regions.
💡 Hint: Think about the cycle of poverty and health.
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