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A condition resulting from inadequate intake of nutrients.
Marasmus involves inadequate intake of both protein and energy, while kwashiorkor is due to inadequate protein intake despite sufficient energy.
Includes night blindness, keratinization of epithelial tissues, and increased infection susceptibility.
They assess nutritional status by comparing individual measurements to growth standards.
BMI ≥ 30 indicates obesity, with classifications for overweight and morbidly obese.
Obesity increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
A form of malnutrition characterized by inadequate protein and energy intake.
Fatigue, pica, and pale skin are common symptoms.
It indicates abdominal fat and risk for metabolic syndrome.
Inadequate dietary intake and excessive consumption of goitrogens.
Increased fatty acids from obesity interfere with insulin signaling.
It results from rapid feeding after malnutrition, causing electrolyte imbalances.
Recumbent length for infants and standing height for older children.
It assesses nutritional status in children aged 6-59 months.
Inadequate dietary intake and fat malabsorption syndromes.
Obesity is a major risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes.
5% loss in one month or 10% in six months indicates significant weight loss.
Edema, dry brittle hair, and dermatitis are characteristic signs.
Oral iron supplementation is the main management strategy.
Obesity can lead to reduced immune response and increased infection risk.
Meat, fish, poultry, legumes, and fortified cereals are good sources.