FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age);

Detailed explanation-2: -It leads to clinical syndromes such as Kwashiorkor, Marasmus, and Anemia. Kwashiorkor is a protein deficiency disease, caused due to poor intake of protein or quality protein over a prolonged period of time. Kwashiorkor causes swelling in the body especially in the hands, feet and the face.

Detailed explanation-3: -Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is an important cause worldwide of secondary immune deficiency. PEM may manifest as either marasmus, a wasting disease due to lack of protein and overall calories, or kwashiorkor, which presents with generalized edema due to primary protein malnutrition.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term malnutrition covers 2 broad groups of conditions. One is ‘undernutrition’-which includes stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), underweight (low weight for age) and micronutrient deficiencies or insufficiencies (a lack of important vitamins and minerals).

Detailed explanation-5: -Kwashiorkor. This is one of the most acute malnutrition of proteins in the world. Marasmus. This disease is caused by the very severe lack of protein and calories. Anemia. The most common illness which is caused by malnutrition. Mumps. Vitamin Deficiency. 02-Jan-2017