let us fulfill our nutritional needs Flashcards
1
Q
what does the food provide us
A
it provides us energy, protects from diseases and grows our bones.
2
Q
5 ways to reduce malnutrition in childhood
A
- providing worm treatment
- providing food for children with malnutrition
- providing special food for children with severe malnutrition
- providing vitamin A mega dose
- giving advice to mothers on nutrition
3
Q
the consequence of bad food habits during adolescence
A
- overweight and obesity
- more susceptible to communicable diseases when grown-up
- more gastrointestinal diseases
- irregular menstruation in girls
- deficiency in micronutrients
4
Q
the consequences of bad food habits in youth and middle age
A
- diabetes due to consumptions of high sugar content.
- heart attack, obesity, strokes due to intake of high-fat content
- obesity due to intake of high carbs
- obesity, heart attack, high blood pressure due to intake of high salt