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What is the main aim of Health Promotion according to the text?
How does malnutrition affect the immune system according to the text?
What does society provide in terms of health according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a result of overnutrition mentioned in the text?
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What are some consequences of Marasmus as described in the text?
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Which condition is characterized by deficiency in one or more amino acids during the weaning process?
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What is a contributing factor to overnutrition according to the text?
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Which nutrient deficiency can lead to abdominal ascites as mentioned in the text?
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What does malnutrition mainly result from as indicated in the text?
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What happens to nutrient absorption in the presence of infections according to the text?
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Study Notes
Malnutrition
- Occurs in infants or young children due to insufficient intake of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and minerals.
- Causes include maternal malnutrition, poor breastfeeding practices, and other underlying issues.
Types of Malnutrition
- Kwashiorkor: occurs during the weaning process, characterized by deficiency in one or more amino acids, visceral protein malnutrition, and abdominal ascites.
- Marasmus: severe wasting syndrome, characterized by chronic energy deficiency, leading to stunted growth and death.
Overnutrition
- Problem associated with "fast food" consumption, excessive fat, and refined sugar.
- Contributing factors: desire for special rich flavors, single persons, single-parent families, and double-income families.
Nutrition Recommendations
- Diet should be varied and well-balanced.
- Fruits and vegetable consumption should be encouraged.
- Complex carbohydrates should be included in the diet.
- Dietary fiber should be a significant component of meals.
- Low fat content in meals is recommended.
Health Promotion
- Empowers individuals or communities to enhance their well-being and quality of life through education, awareness, and supportive environment.
- Aims to prevent disease by promoting healthy behaviors and addressing social and environmental determinants of health.
Synergism between Malnutrition and Infection
- Each exacerbates the other, especially between the first and fifth birthday.
Society's Contribution to Health
- Provides the basic structure for the 3 sources of health: nutrition, safe environment, and prudent behavior.
- Influenced by social norms, policies, and infrastructure.
Nutritional Factors in Health Promotion
- Both overnutrition and undernutrition exist in rich and poor countries.
- Undernutrition includes starvation, marasmus, and kwashiorkor.
- Overnutrition includes nutritional excess and imbalance, leading to obesity.
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Test your knowledge on Kwashiorkor, a form of severe malnutrition commonly seen in infants and young children. Explore the causes, symptoms, and consequences of nutritional deficiencies in early childhood.
