Children who are suspected of not having adequate calorie and protein intake might have which of the following laboratory tests ordered by their health care practitioner, which provide a picture of whether calorie or protein intake is sufficient or not?

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Serum albumin and prealbumin levels are indicators of protein and nutritional status in the body. Low levels can suggest inadequate protein and calorie intake.

Children Who Are Suspected of Not Having Adequate Calorie and Protein