Basic Characterization and Treatment of Kwashiorkor

September 30, 2020

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This is the first of three webinars in the Revisiting the Evidence on Kwashiorkor Malnutrition Webinar Series. Panelists discuss recent research related to treatment, nutrition, and the biochemical mechanisms associated with kwashiorkor.

Panelists:

  • Alexandra Rutishauser-Perera, Action Against Hunger UK
  • Merry Fitzpatrick, Feinstein International Center, Tufts University
  • Gerard Bryan Gonzales, Wageningen University

Moderator:

  • André Briend, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and University of Tampere School of Medicine and Tampere University Hospital, Center for Child Health Research, Finland

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Revisiting the Evidence on Kwashiorkor Malnutrition

In a series of webinars, researchers and practitioners review recent evidence related to kwashiorkor malnutrition.