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  2. Kwashiorkor - Wikipedia

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    Kwashiorkor is a type of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). SAM is a category, composed of two conditions: marasmus and kwashiorkor. [9] Both kwashiorkor and marasmus fall under the umbrella of protein–energy malnutrition (PEM). [10] These diseases are oftentimes discussed together, but are distinctly separate conditions of malnutrition.

  3. F-100 and F-75 (foods) - Wikipedia

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    F-100 and F-75 (foods) F-100 and F-75 (also known as Formula 100 and Formula 75) are therapeutic milk products designed to treat severe malnutrition. The formula is used in therapeutic feeding centers where children are hospitalized for treatment. [1] F-75 is considered the "starter" formula, and F-100 the "catch-up" formula. [2]

  4. Malnutrition - Wikipedia

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    Malnutrition. Malnutrition occurs when an organism gets too few or too many nutrients, resulting in health problems. [11][12] Specifically, it is a deficiency, excess, or imbalance of energy, protein and other nutrients which adversely affects the body's tissues and form.

  5. Plumpy'nut - Wikipedia

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    Plumpy'Nut is a peanut -based paste in a plastic wrapper for treatment of severe acute malnutrition manufactured by Nutriset, a French company. [4][5] Feeding with the 92-gram (31⁄4 oz) packets of this paste reduces the need for hospitalization. It can be administered at home, allowing more people to be treated.

  6. Refeeding syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Refeeding syndrome (RFS) is a metabolic disturbance which occurs as a result of reinstitution of nutrition in people who are starved, severely malnourished, or metabolically stressed because of severe illness. When too much food or liquid nutrition supplement is eaten during the initial four to seven days following a malnutrition event, the ...

  7. Marasmus - Wikipedia

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    Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. It can occur in anyone with severe malnutrition but usually occurs in children. Body weight is reduced to less than 62% of the normal (expected) body weight for the age. [1] Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1, whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after ...