Effects of malnutrition in relation to heart diseases, constipation and obesity

Question 1

Malnutrition

Answer 1

It results from dietary imbalance. It may be due to a deficiency or excessive intake of one or more components of food

Question 2

Malnutrition (Deficient intake of component of food) in relation to constipation

Answer 2

A lack of dietary fibres causes constipation

Question 3

Overnutrition in relation to obesity

Answer 3

Overconsumption of food than required by the body for its energy needs or for building tissue results in storing the surplus as fat, leading to obesity

Question 4

Malnutrition (Excessive intake of component of food) in relation to heart diseases

Answer 4

Too much saturated fats and cholesterol may result in the formation of fatty plagues and cholesterol in the lining of the arteries. If these plaques form in the coronary arteries supplying the heart muscle with oxygenated blood, insufficient oxygen reaches the heart muscles, leading to coronary heart attack