There are quite a few methods to prevent PEM like:Educating mothers on the importance of a balanced diet through variation of food. Dietary diversification and nutrition education also aims to encourage people to grow food in their backyards. It also gives education on child feeding and the weaning process, exposure to sunlight, the importance of breastfeeding, hygiene, and much more. Other methods of prevention of protein energy malnutrition include modifications to the diet of people, reducing poverty, teaching to make nutritious food, and other such methods.