Severe, generalized muscle wasting ("skin and bones" appearance). Complete loss of subcutaneous fat.

Malnutrition forces the body into a state of reductive adaptation to conserve energy and preserve core vital organ functions. Metabolic Changes

The WHO recommends a strict 10-step blueprint divided into three phases: (Days 1–2), Rehabilitation (Weeks 2–6), and Follow-up .

Palpable, enlarged liver due to severe fatty infiltration. 5. Diagnostic Evaluation and Investigations

What or template guidelines do you need to follow?

Medical professionals use several anthropometric systems to classify PEM based on weight, height, and age. Gomez Classification (Based on Weight-for-Age) Calculated as:

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition is directly or indirectly associated with over half of all child mortalities globally.

It is a leading cause of child mortality worldwide, directly or indirectly contributing to over half of all child deaths.

Train parents or caregivers on appropriate meal preparation, sanitary food hygiene, and recognizing early warning signs of illness. Arrange a rigid schedule for local clinic follow-ups to track weight velocity and provide booster immunizations. 7. Prevention and Control Strategies

Side-by-side high-quality clinical photos (ensure consent and dignity).

This is the core clinical chapter of your presentation. You tell the audience that PEM is a spectrum, but it has two distinct "faces" or extremes. You present a comparison table, the centerpiece of the slideshow.