Malnutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Marasmus
A
Severe wasting from E def. Slower onset, better adaptation. Loss of fat and muscle.
2
Q
Kwashiorkor
A
Edematous PEM, w/o wasting. Protein def + stress/nutrient def, rapid onset. Mal adaptation.
High insulin = low lipolysis. Hepatomegaly. More anorexia.
3
Q
Starvation
A
Pure caloric def
4
Q
Cachexia
A
Associated w/inflammatory or neoplastic conditions. Anorexia
5
Q
Sarcopenia
A
Subnormal amount of skeletal. W/out weight loss.
6
Q
Stunting
A
Short for age. Mild 90-94%. Severe
7
Q
Wasting
A
Underweight. Mild 80-80%. Severe 75%.
8
Q
Refeeding Syndrome
A
Rapid replacement of nutrients: K, phos, Mg driven into cell by insulin can lead to death.
9
Q
Millennium Development Goals
A
Eradicate poverty/hunger
Gender equality
Reduce child mortality by 2/3
Improve maternal health
10
Q
Stunting
A
more common. M> F
