Malnutrition Flashcards
what is malnutrition?
deficiency, excessive, and imbalance (s) in the intake of energy and/or nutrients
what does malnutrition include? (5)
undernutrition (stunting, wasting, underweight) inadequate vitamins and minerals obesity overweight diet-related non-communicable diseases
what are the causes or factors or the people who are at risk of malnutrition?
- poor food availability and preparation
- lack of nutritional education
- recurrent infections
- people who live in a socio-economic deprived areas (lack of sanitation/education)
- poverty and natural disasters
what are the 4 sub-forms of undernutrition
underweight
stunting
wasting
vitamins and minerals deficiency
what is known as wasting?
low weight for height
what is known as stunting?
low height for age
children with __________ are known as underweight.
low weight for age
a child who is underweight may be ______, ______, or ______.
stunted, wasted, or both
what does PEM stand for?
protein-energy malnutrition
what happens to undernourished children with PEM
rapid growth and existence of illnesses or diseases that require a larger amount of protein and essential nutrients
difference of kwashiorkor and marasmus in terms of deficiency
kwashiorkor - deficient in proteins
marasmus - deficient in proteins and calories
difference of kwashiorkor and marasmus in terms of age (occurrence)
K - between 6 months and 3 years
M - under 1 year
difference of kwash. and marasmus in terms of subcutaneous fat
K - preserved subcutaneous fat
M - not preserved
difference of kwash. and maramus in terms of edema
K - edema is present
M - no edema
difference of kwash. and marasmus in terms of liver
K - enlarged fatty liver
M - no fatty liver
difference of kwash. and maramus in terms of ribs
K - not very prominent ribs
M - very prominent ribs
difference of kwash. and marasmus in terms of behavior
K - lethargic
M - alert and irritable
difference of kwash. and maramus in terms of muscle wasting
K - mild or absent
M - severe muscle wasting