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What are the two broad groups of conditions covered by the term malnutrition?
What are the two broad groups of conditions covered by the term malnutrition?
- Micronutrient deficiencies and imbalanced diet consumption
- Undernutrition and overnutrition (correct)
- Obesity and low energy levels
- Stunting and wasting
Which of the following is a symptom of malnutrition in children?
Which of the following is a symptom of malnutrition in children?
- Overweight and obesity
- Faltering growth (correct)
- High energy levels
- Unusually irritable behavior
What is a common risk factor for malnutrition?
What is a common risk factor for malnutrition?
- Eating disorders (correct)
- Overweight and obesity
- Genetics
- High energy levels
What kind of treatment is often needed for malnutrition in children?
What kind of treatment is often needed for malnutrition in children?
Which nutrients need to be gradually increased in most children with malnutrition?
Which nutrients need to be gradually increased in most children with malnutrition?
Which condition is characterized by severe protein and calorie deficiency in children resulting in loss of fat and muscle mass?
Which condition is characterized by severe protein and calorie deficiency in children resulting in loss of fat and muscle mass?
What is the main symptom of Kwashiorkor, a protein deficiency disease?
What is the main symptom of Kwashiorkor, a protein deficiency disease?
Which specific nutrient deficiency leads to enlarged thyroid glands (goiters) and decreased production of thyroid hormone?
Which specific nutrient deficiency leads to enlarged thyroid glands (goiters) and decreased production of thyroid hormone?
What condition affects bone development in children, causing bone pain, poor growth, and soft, weak bones that can lead to deformities?
What condition affects bone development in children, causing bone pain, poor growth, and soft, weak bones that can lead to deformities?
Which nutrient deficiency can lead to anemia, debility, spontaneous bleeding, pain in the limbs and legs, swelling, and ulceration of the gums with loss of teeth?
Which nutrient deficiency can lead to anemia, debility, spontaneous bleeding, pain in the limbs and legs, swelling, and ulceration of the gums with loss of teeth?
Study Notes
Malnutrition
- Malnutrition encompasses two broad groups of conditions: undernutrition and overnutrition.
Symptoms of Malnutrition in Children
- Symptom of malnutrition in children: loss of fat and muscle mass.
Risk Factors for Malnutrition
- Common risk factor for malnutrition: undernutrition.
Treatment for Malnutrition in Children
- Treatment often needed for malnutrition in children: gradual increase in nutrient intake.
Nutrient Replenishment
- Nutrients that need to be gradually increased in most children with malnutrition: protein and calories.
Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
- Characterized by severe protein and calorie deficiency in children, resulting in loss of fat and muscle mass.
- There are two main forms of PEM: Kwashiorkor and Marasmus.
Kwashiorkor
- Main symptom of Kwashiorkor: edema (swelling) and fluid retention.
Iodine Deficiency
- Specific nutrient deficiency leading to enlarged thyroid glands (goiters) and decreased production of thyroid hormone: iodine deficiency.
Rickets
- Condition affecting bone development in children, causing: bone pain, poor growth, and soft, weak bones that can lead to deformities.
- Caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and/or calcium.
Vitamin C Deficiency
- Nutrient deficiency that can lead to: anemia, debility, spontaneous bleeding, pain in the limbs and legs, swelling, and ulceration of the gums with loss of teeth.
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Test your knowledge about malnutrition, which encompasses deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in the intake of energy and nutrients. The quiz covers undernutrition (inadequate nutrient intake) and overnutrition (excessive nutrient intake), along with associated symptoms in children.
