Determining Treatment of Children Suffering from Protein-Energy Malnutrition

Authors

Mary Ann Zarkou, Brigham Young University
Dr. Bruce Woolley, Brigham Young University

Keywords

children, protein-energy malnutrition, PEM, glutamylcysteinylglycine, GSH

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Severe malnutrition is one of the most devastating health problems in the world, particularly in developing countries. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is one of the most prevalent types of malnutrition, and is divided into three major types: Kwashiorkor, Marasmus, and Marasmic-kwashiorkor. These diseases in children cause stunted growth, many physiological problems, and lead to increased risk for developing chronic diseases and increased morbidity rates. No effective treatment has been discovered.

Recommended Citation

Zarkou, Mary Ann and Woolley, Dr. Bruce (2013) "Determining Treatment of Children Suffering from Protein-Energy Malnutrition," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1397.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1397