Malnutrition

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Which of the following is a symptom of malnutrition?

  • Frequent headaches
  • Strong body odor
  • Thick and dry skin (correct)
  • Increased appetite

How can malnutrition be diagnosed?

  • By conducting X-rays (correct)
  • By measuring blood pressure
  • By monitoring sleep patterns
  • By analyzing hair samples

What is the main cause of malnutrition?

  • Excessive intake of vitamins and minerals
  • Genetic factors
  • Lack of exercise
  • Deprivation of essential nutrients (correct)

Which of the following is a symptom of malnutrition?

<p>Pale, thick and dry skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can blood and urine tests measure in patients with malnutrition?

<p>Levels of vitamins and minerals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between undernourished and overnourished individuals?

<p>Undernourished individuals are thin, while overnourished individuals are bloated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of malnutrition?

<p>Increased sensitivity to light and glare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to determine bone density and reveal gastrointestinal disturbances in malnourished individuals?

<p>X-rays (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between undernourished and overnourished individuals in terms of malnutrition?

<p>Undernourished individuals lack essential nutrients, while overnourished individuals consume excessive nutrients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ ______

<p>function</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malnourished children may be short for their age, thin or bloated, listless and have ______ immune systems

<p>weakened</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nutritional disorders can affect any system in the body and the senses of sight, taste and ______

<p>smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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