Abstract
Malnutrition is the sweeping condition effecting the health of a children. The connection between immunity and dietary intake is very significant. Malnutrition effects the child’s growth and development. Now research study has shown that malnutrition has a higher impact on infants and preschool children due to their greater susceptibility. Malnutrition can cause by lack of food intake during the childhood period. Research have shown 45 percent children died before the age of 5 years. Malnutrition makes the child more susceptible to infection, disease. Undernourished children are potential risk for physical growth and mental abilities. PEM (Protein Energy Malnutrition) is found out as a crucial health problem in all over India. Nutritionally Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes are the name given to immunological disorders linked to malnutrition (NAIDS). Children and infants are especially vulnerable because of undernutrition, which stunts the development of their immune systems. The supplementation of good quality diet enrich with high calorie and protein, can help recovery Protein Energy Malnutrition or PEM. The effects of malnutrition on the immune system are outlined in this review article.
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