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Protein malnutrition due to replacement of milk by rice drink.
- Source :
- European Journal of Pediatrics; 2001, Vol. 160 Issue 6, p382-384, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2001
-
Abstract
- <bold>Unlabelled: </bold>We present the case of an 8-month-old boy with failure to thrive and hypoalbuminaemia due to protein malnutrition caused by the replacement of milk by a rice drink. All symptoms resolved with an appropriate feeding.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Rice drinks are no alternatives to infant milk formulas and carry a serious risk for the development of protein malnutrition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- FAILURE to thrive syndrome
PROTEIN deficiency
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03406199
- Volume :
- 160
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 4695021
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s004310100746