Diseases caused by Malnutrition - Roxy Flashcards
1
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Psychological Conditions resulting in malnutrition
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- Anorexia Nervousa
- Bulimia
2
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Which two conditions mainly effect growing children?
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- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
3
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What are the symptoms of Marasmus?
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- tight skin
- sunken eyes
- thin or poor muscle tone
- constant hunger\ fatigue
4
Q
what are the symptoms of Kwashiorkor?
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- Swollen stomach
- swollen face and sores on skin
- stunted growth
- Stunted brain development
5
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What are the symptoms of anorexia Nervousa?
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- tight skin, sunken eyes
- little or no fat issue
- leads to drastic weight loss
6
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what are the symptoms of bulimia?
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- Tooth decay
- dehydration
- an electrolyte imbalance
- tears in the oesophagus
- inflamed pancreas
7
Q
what are the symptoms of food allergies?
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- Abdominal pain and nausea
- itchy red rash on the skin
- itchy lips, mouth & tongue
- Shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing
8
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what are the condition s and complications related to obesity?
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- Coronary heart disease
- high cholesterol
- high blood pressure
- depression
- cancer
- diabetes (generally type 2)
9
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What is food allergy?
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- an abnormal immune response
- when your body reacts to a substance in your food and mounts a defence against it.
10
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What is Bulemia?
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- A psychological condition that includes a distorted body image and an obsession to loose weight.
11
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What causes Marasmus?
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- it is caused by a general lack of nutrition in the diet
12
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What is Kwashiorkor caused by?
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- low protein enriched diets
