Health problems due to low and high-protein diets
Health Concerns Related to Protein Intake Many people living in developing countries suffer from malnutrition and disease because dietary protein supplies are limited. In contrast, the residents of developed countries tend to eat more protein than they need and may boost their intake even higher by consuming protein or amino acid supplements. Getting sufficient amounts of protein is required for good health, but getting too little or too much can have serious health problems. Protein-Energy Metabolism (PEM): Protein deficiency rarely develops as an isolated condition. It most often occurs in combination with a deficiency of energy and results in a condition known as protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), or protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM). In many developing areas of the world where diets are often low in protein and energy. PEM is a very serious public health concern. Although PEM can affect people of all ages, its most devastating consequences are seen in children. Without adequa...