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What is the primary concern for infants and children regarding nutrition?
What is the primary concern for infants and children regarding nutrition?
- Achieving proper nutrition for healthy growth and development (correct)
- Following trendy diet plans
- Choosing low-calorie foods
- Increasing protein intake exclusively
Which of the following conditions is NOT classified under malnutrition?
Which of the following conditions is NOT classified under malnutrition?
- Obesity
- Diabetes (correct)
- Undernutrition
- Wasting
What percentage of child deaths is associated with undernutrition?
What percentage of child deaths is associated with undernutrition?
- 60%
- 45% (correct)
- 25%
- 30%
What is the potential impact of improper nutrition in children?
What is the potential impact of improper nutrition in children?
Which population is considered particularly vulnerable to malnutrition?
Which population is considered particularly vulnerable to malnutrition?
What is a consequence of increased nutritional demands in children?
What is a consequence of increased nutritional demands in children?
What does malnutrition not encompass?
What does malnutrition not encompass?
According to the World Health Organization, what is the status of stunted children globally as of 2022?
According to the World Health Organization, what is the status of stunted children globally as of 2022?
What is the primary cause of acute malnutrition in children?
What is the primary cause of acute malnutrition in children?
Which factor is NOT associated with primary acute malnutrition?
Which factor is NOT associated with primary acute malnutrition?
What physiological adaptation occurs due to inadequate energy intake in children suffering from acute malnutrition?
What physiological adaptation occurs due to inadequate energy intake in children suffering from acute malnutrition?
Which hormone levels typically increase during acute malnutrition?
Which hormone levels typically increase during acute malnutrition?
What condition is linked to poor water quality and hygiene practices contributing to acute malnutrition?
What condition is linked to poor water quality and hygiene practices contributing to acute malnutrition?
Which biochemical change is associated with the early phase of acute malnutrition?
Which biochemical change is associated with the early phase of acute malnutrition?
In the context of secondary acute malnutrition, what is often a cause of increased energy expenditure?
In the context of secondary acute malnutrition, what is often a cause of increased energy expenditure?
What results from gluconeogenesis in the early phase of acute malnutrition?
What results from gluconeogenesis in the early phase of acute malnutrition?
What percentage of children aged 6 to 23 months are typically not fed fruits or vegetables?
What percentage of children aged 6 to 23 months are typically not fed fruits or vegetables?
What is the most significant predictor of future poverty related to children's health?
What is the most significant predictor of future poverty related to children's health?
Which of the following is true regarding acute malnutrition?
Which of the following is true regarding acute malnutrition?
What percentage of adolescents consume carbonated soft drinks at least once a day?
What percentage of adolescents consume carbonated soft drinks at least once a day?
Which type of acute malnutrition is primarily caused by inadequate food supply?
Which type of acute malnutrition is primarily caused by inadequate food supply?
Which of the following is a severe consequence of child overweight?
Which of the following is a severe consequence of child overweight?
Which group bears the greatest burden of malnutrition?
Which group bears the greatest burden of malnutrition?
What underlying issues typically cause secondary acute malnutrition?
What underlying issues typically cause secondary acute malnutrition?
What is the primary physiological response of the body that leads to marasmus?
What is the primary physiological response of the body that leads to marasmus?
What changes in the brain are associated with acute malnutrition?
What changes in the brain are associated with acute malnutrition?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with marasmus?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with marasmus?
At what age are the effects of malnutrition on the developing brain considered to be potentially irreversible?
At what age are the effects of malnutrition on the developing brain considered to be potentially irreversible?
What is the characteristic diet leading to kwashiorkor?
What is the characteristic diet leading to kwashiorkor?
Which of the following is a potential clinical sign of marasmus in children?
Which of the following is a potential clinical sign of marasmus in children?
What is a common misconception regarding the clinical syndromes of acute malnutrition?
What is a common misconception regarding the clinical syndromes of acute malnutrition?
Which symptom is most strongly associated with kwashiorkor?
Which symptom is most strongly associated with kwashiorkor?
What type of nutrition might be used for patients who cannot tolerate enteral feeds?
What type of nutrition might be used for patients who cannot tolerate enteral feeds?
In managing malnutrition, what is the primary focus of pharmacological interventions?
In managing malnutrition, what is the primary focus of pharmacological interventions?
Which of the following nutrients is primarily supplemented to help with bone structure?
Which of the following nutrients is primarily supplemented to help with bone structure?
Which method is most appropriate for patients unable to obtain enough nutrition through oral means?
Which method is most appropriate for patients unable to obtain enough nutrition through oral means?
What type of dietary adjustment is crucial for undernourished patients?
What type of dietary adjustment is crucial for undernourished patients?
What is the role of monitoring and follow-up in the management of malnutrition?
What is the role of monitoring and follow-up in the management of malnutrition?
Which of the following is not typically included as a goal of nutritional interventions?
Which of the following is not typically included as a goal of nutritional interventions?
Which condition might necessitate the use of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
Which condition might necessitate the use of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Nutrition is crucial for child health and influences long-term eating habits, metabolism, and weight.
- Malnutrition, a significant public health issue, encompasses undernutrition (wasting, stunting, micronutrient deficiencies) and overnutrition (overweight, obesity).
- It affects all age groups but children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses are especially vulnerable.
- The Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasizes every infant's right to good nutrition.
Malnutrition Statistics
- 45% of child deaths are associated with undernutrition.
- In 2022, 149 million children under 5 were stunted, 45 million wasted, and 37 million overweight or obese.
- Only 1 in 5 children from the poorest households and rural areas receive the minimum diverse diet for healthy growth and development.
- Many adolescents consume highly processed foods, with 42% drinking sugary drinks and 46% eating fast food regularly.
- Malnutrition can threaten survival, growth, and development of children, impacting economies and nations.
Acute Malnutrition
- It results from insufficient energy or protein intake.
- Primary acute malnutrition is commonly seen in developing countries due to inadequate food supply.
- Secondary acute malnutrition arises from underlying diseases causing nutrient loss, increased energy expenditure, or decreased food intake.
- Primary acute malnutrition is often rooted in socioeconomic and environmental factors, including household food insecurity, poverty, and poor breastfeeding practices.
- Environmental enteropathy, caused by exposure to pathogens, contributes to malnutrition through intestinal damage and malabsorption.
Pathophysiology of Acute Malnutrition
- Inadequate energy intake leads to growth restriction, loss of muscle and fat, reduced basal metabolic rate, and decreased energy expenditure.
- Biochemical changes affect thyroid hormones, insulin, and growth hormone.
- T3, insulin, and IGF-1 levels are reduced, while GH and cortisol levels increase.
- Glucose initially decreases, followed by gluconeogenesis and protein conservation with fat mobilization.
- Electrolyte imbalances include sodium retention and potassium depletion.
- Acute malnutrition negatively impacts brain development, reducing neuron numbers, synapses, and myelination, leading to smaller brain size.
- These brain effects may be irreversible after the age of 3-4 years.
Clinical Syndromes of Acute Malnutrition
- Marasmus - caused by prolonged inadequate energy intake, characterized by wasting of muscle and fat, appearing emaciated and lethargic.
- Kwashiorkor - thought to result from insufficient protein but relatively normal calorie intake, characterized by edema, skin lesions, and hair changes.
Management of Malnutrition
- Nutritional Interventions:
- Dietary adjustments: Calorie and protein supplements with nutrient-dense foods.
- Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS): Individualized based on preferences and tolerance.
- Enteral Nutrition: For patients unable to take oral nutrition due to medical conditions.
- Parenteral Nutrition: For severe cases when enteral feeding is not possible.
- Pharmacological Interventions:
- Appetite Stimulation: Medications like megestrol acetate or dronabinol might be used to increase hunger.
- Micronutrient Stimulation: Supplementation of vitamins and minerals based on deficiencies.
- Monitoring and Follow-Up:
- Regular monitoring of weight, intake, biochemical markers, and clinical signs to evaluate progress.
- Adjustments to interventions based on evaluations.
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