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Protein-energy Malnutrition

Protein-energy malnutrition is a nutritional disorder resulting from inadequate intake or absorption of protein and calories, leading to impaired growth, weakened immunity, and increased disease susceptibility. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition addresses multiple dimensions of this conditi…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 34× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-7835

Overview

Protein-energy malnutrition is a nutritional disorder resulting from inadequate intake or absorption of protein and calories, leading to impaired growth, weakened immunity, and increased disease susceptibility. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition addresses multiple dimensions of this condition across vulnerable populations. Studies have examined severe acute malnutrition in Ethiopian children, including recovery time and the development of complementary food supplements designed to address nutritional deficits. The journal has published work on complementary feeding practices in Pakistan and nutritional status among adolescent girls in Bangladesh, populations at heightened risk for protein-energy deficits. Additional research has explored the role of intestinal helminth infections in exacerbating malnutrition and anemia in school-age children, as well as cachexia in cancer patients receiving protein and energy-dense supplements with immunonutrients. The journal has also featured investigations into dietary diversity interventions, including the use of lesser-known vegetables to improve micronutrient intake, and dietary patterns in specific populations such as individuals in alcohol rehabilitation. This body of work underscores the multifactorial nature of protein-energy malnutrition, spanning infectious disease interactions, therapeutic nutrition, complementary feeding strategies, and population-specific dietary assessments across diverse geographic and clinical contexts.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 34 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Nutrition (ISSN 2379-7835).

Journal editorial board
Christopher Ochner · United States Alicja Kuban-Jankowska · Poland Angel Catala · Argentina

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