Malnutrition-Nafeesah Hamza Flashcards
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Kwashiorkor
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Occurs due to lack of protein in diet
2
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Marasmus
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Lack of energy foods
Especially carbohydrates and fats
3
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Anorexia nervosa
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When a person refuses to eat, although food is available
4
Q
Bulimia
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Psychological condition that includes a distorted body image and an obsession to lose weight
5
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Obesity
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Occurs when a diet is high in energy foods and is continued for a long period of time
6
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Effects of Kwashiokor
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- Swollen stomach, face & liver
- Skin covered in sores
- Stunted growth
7
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Effects of Marasmus
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- Tight skin
- Sunken eyes
- Little or no fat tissue
- Thin muscles
- Constant hunger and fatigue
8
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Effects of Anorexia nervosa
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-Drastic weight loss
9
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Effects of Bulimia
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- Tooth decay
- Dehydration
- Haemorrhoids
- Inflammation of pancreas
- Electrolyte imbalances
10
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Effects of obesity
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- Coronary heart disease
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Cancer
11
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Food Allergy
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Abnormal immune response to an ingested food
12
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Common foods that initiate allergic reactions
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- Cows milk
- Peanuts
- Wheat
- Shellfish
- Egg
13
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Symptoms of Allergic Reactions
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- Abdominal pain, cramp and nausea
- Itchy red rash, eczema
- Swelling of lips, mouth and tongue
- Itchy eyes
- Shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing
14
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Short-term effects of alcohol
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- Blurred vision
- Loss of inhibitions
- Nausea
- Memory loss
15
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Long-term effects of alcohol
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- Lowered immunity, can cause infections
- Memory loss
- Anxiety and Depression
