Malnutrition

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Malnutrition
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Objectives

• Describe and explain the problems associated with
  malnutrition

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What is malnutrition?

• Malnutrition is a condition that develops when
  the body does not get the proper amount of
  protein, energy (calories), vitamins, and other
  nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues
  and organ function.

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Why do these people not have enough food?
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Map of hunger in the world
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Video Clips

• BBC News 1
• BBC News 2

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Does malnutrition only happen in the developing
world?

• Where else could it occur?

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Slimming diets

• Can they cause malnutrition?
• Atkins diet Low carbohydrate-High protein
• Dangerous if used for long term.

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Effects of malnutrition

• Immunity to disease is reduced
• Scurvy lack of vitamin C
• Illness can develop
• Kwashiorkor lack of protein and energy
• Irregular Periods