The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether birth weight is related to the demand for dietary protein in adult survivors of severe acute malnutrition (Kwashiorkor and Marasmus), and that leveraging of protein intake is associated with total energy intake and weight change in the survivors consuming foods with different percentages of energy as protein (PEP).
Age range
17 Years – 46 Years
Sex
ALL
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Energy intake (Protein leverage)
Timeframe: 5 days