Nutrition, ch8 Flashcards
Marasmus
a de?ciency of caloriesfrom all sources.
Kwashiorkor
form of malnutrition inchildren caused by a diet de?cient in protein alone.
Marasmus Symptoms
Shrunken old person: Wasting and increased lipofuscin in visceral organs, weight loss, diminished subcutaneous fat, bulging abdomen, wrinkled face
In a patient with Marasmus, what are expected vitals?
Low blood pressure, low pulse, low temperature
Maramus leads to what noticible defect?
Growth failure, including the brain leading to intellectual deficits
What diet deficiency is most associated with Marasmus?
Protein
What symptoms are seen in Kwashiorkor but not seen in Marasmus?
Edema, Hepatomegaly-fatty liver, Dermatoses, Depigmentation of the skin
What is a flag indicator of severe protein deficiency?
Red/sandy hair
What causes ascites and hepatomegaly in Kwashirokor patients?
Hypoalbumenia
what causes abdominal distention in Kwashiorkor?
flaccid abdominal muscles
How does the Kwashiorkor patient develop a fatty liver?
form of malnutrition inchildren caused by a diet de?cient in protein alone.
What are the effects of squamous metaplasia?
Figure 8-24
What vitamin deficiency can lead to squamous metaplasia?
A.
