FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best define malnutrition?
A
Condition in which the body does not get the sufficient nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ functions
B
Condition in which the body get the sufficient or balanced amount of nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ functions
C
Condition in which the body does not get the sufficient or balanced amount of nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ functions
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malnutrition refers to deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake, imbalance of essential nutrients or impaired nutrient utilization. The double burden of malnutrition consists of both undernutrition and overweight and obesity, as well as diet-related noncommunicable diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some of the complications of severe undernutrition conditions, such as marasmus and kwashiorkor, result from particular vitamin deficiencies. For example, vitamin A deficiency can cause vision problems, and vitamin D deficiency can cause soft bones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Malnutrition is a category of diseases that includes undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition is a lack of nutrients, which can result in stunted growth, wasting, and underweight. A surplus of nutrients causes overnutrition, which can result in obesity.

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