13 Questions
What is the pathological state resulting from a relative lack or absolute deficiency or excess of one or more essential nutrients?
Malnutrition
How is malnutrition detected?
Anthropometric, biochemical, and physiological tests
What happens when adequate nutrients are not delivered to the cells for optimal functioning?
Pathological state
Malnutrition is only detected through anthropometric tests.
False
Malnutrition can result from a relative lack or absolute deficiency of essential nutrients.
True
The state of malnutrition ensures that adequate nutrients are delivered to the cells for optimal functioning.
False
What is the condition when a child's height is less than expected for their age due to chronic undernutrition or inadequate food?
Stunting
Which condition is characterized by a child weighing less than expected for their age?
Underweight
What is the condition when a child's weight is less than expected for their height due to acute food deprivation or illness?
Wasting
Which state results from the consumption of inadequate quantities of food over an extended period of time?
Malnutrition
Which of the following best describes the appearance of a child with marasmus?
Severely wasted with the appearance of 'skin and bones'
What is the distinguishing feature of kwashiorkor as opposed to marasmus?
Edema
Which form of severe undernutrition is referred to as edematous malnutrition?
Kwashiorkor
Test your knowledge on pathological states resulting from a lack, deficiency or excess of essential nutrients detected through chemical, biochemical, anthropometric and physiological tests. Explore the impact of inadequate nutrient delivery to cells on optimal functioning.
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