C. Protein-Energy Malnutrition and its Consequences 1. Protein deficiency seldom occurs in isolation from other dietary inadequacies. Typically occurs after a child is weaned and placed on a low protein, starchy diet. Belly bulges because of fatty liver. Results from chronic underfeeding, both inadequate energy as well as protein.
Brain development is severly impaired.
High animal protein diets are associated with a higher risk of CVD than similar soy protein intakes. May increase the risk of dehydration 3. May speed progression of chronic renal disease. May cause excess calcium loss and increase the risk of osteoporosis.