What Is Micronutrient Malnutrition and Why Does It Matter?

When many people think of malnutrition their minds immediately spring to what is known as Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM). PEM nutrition is essentially the term used to refer to when one has an insufficient calorie intake due to a lack of food, and is essentially hunger based malnutrition.It is easy to see why PEM receives more international attention; not only can this form of malnutrition often have fatal results, but the lack of calories and proteins can mean that those who suffer from PEM are unable to perform basic bodily functions and tasks that many of us take for granted..Read more