Malnutrition Flashcards
What does double burden of malnutrition mean?
Coexistence of both under-nutrition and over-nutrition in the same population across the life course.
In developing countries, over-nutrition and under-nutrition occur simultaneously among different population groups.
What are some causes of hunger?
Natural disasters, conflicts, poverty
Who is at risk of malnutrition in the UK?
Older people over 65 years
Long term conditions like diabetes and kidney disease
People who abuse drugs and alcohol
What is Stunting?
Why does it occur?
Low height for age
Develops as a result of poor diet intake, repeated infections or both
What is wasting?
Failure to gain weight, low weight for height
What are some severe malnutrition consequences?
Mental development (lower IQ) (poorer school performance)
What are the ways to prevent malnutrition?
Supplementation
Food fortification
Diet improvements
Improved water supply and sanitation
What percentage of households needed to use food bank in 2019/20?
2.5%
What is the standard deviation for types of malnutrition in children?
-2 S.D
What is the standard deviation for protein-energy malnutrition?
-3 S.D
What is Kwashiorkor?
Severe protein deficiency
What is marasmus?
Which type of malnutrition is it a severity of?
Severe energy deficiency
Extreme wasting
What are the consequences of malnutrition in terms of behaviour in children?
Shy and isolated
Decreased attention span
Immature
