Kwashiorkor (Protein Malnutrition)
	Individuals with this condition typically develop edema and
hypoalbuminemia and hypotransferrinemia.  Body weight may be normal, or slightly 
decreased.  
However, insulin levels are not decreased in Kwashiorkor.
	We listed Pt. symptoms that may include Kwashiorkor as weight loss (weight 
is 
between the 5th and 10th percentile according to Contemporary Nutrition Support 
Practice: A 
Clinical Guide), low PRO (lack of dietary Pro), low TLC, low albumin (synonymous 
to protein 
stores), low transferrin (serum protein), low WBC (depression of cellular immune 
function).