Open AccessProtein-Energy Malnutrition Causes Deficits in Motor Function in Adult Male Rats
Author(s) -
Mariam Alaverdashvili,
Xue Li,
Phyllis G. Paterson
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.463
H-Index - 265
eISSN - 1541-6100
pISSN - 0022-3166
DOI - 10.3945/jn.115.216382
Subject(s) - malnutrition , protein–energy malnutrition , motor function , medicine , protein malnutrition , endocrinology , biology , physiology , physical medicine and rehabilitation
Adult protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) often occurs in combination with neurological disorders affecting hand use and walking ability. The independent effects of PEM on motor function are not well characterized and may be obscured by these comorbidities.
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